The Nile Hilton Incident

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The Nile Hilton Incident

2017

1h 47m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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A police officer in Cairo investigates the murder of a famous club singer at the Nile Hilton Hotel. What initially seems to be a crime of passion turns into something that concerns the power elite of Egypt.

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Critics Consensus

The Nile Hilton Incident indicts real-life corruption with a simmering rage brought to a boil by Fares Fares' gripping performance.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

04/09/2020

[Writer-director Tarik] Saleh leans a bit too heavily on mystery cliche in defining his protagonist, but in general the film-noir sensibility meshes well with the political story.

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

03/04/2018

4/5

With his prominent, avian nose and inquisitive eyes, Fares is a compelling screen presence, while Salehh's attention to details of life in a country on the brink of change give things a sense of grimy perspicuity.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

03/02/2018

4/5

... one of those extremely tense and increasingly violent yarns where the guilt runs all the way to the top.

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Andrew Todd

Birth.Movies.Death.

09/01/2019

As the film reaches its bleak, desolate, lonely ending, it almost precisely evokes the moody imagery of the ending of Chinatown.

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Víctor López G.

Espinof

07/24/2019

Fantastically interpreted, and executed with skill and nerve by an obsessed with details Tarik Saleh. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Kaitlyn Booth

Bleeding Cool

05/24/2019

8/10

It's a captivating story with a hell of an ending.

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Sean F

@SeanReviewsIt 6d

The Nile Hilton Incident caught me off guard in the best way. It’s a gritty, slow-burn crime thriller that feels grounded and uncomfortably real, with an atmosphere that sticks with you long after it ends. I loved how the film balances a classic noir-style investigation with a sharp political edge, showing how corruption seeps into every layer of society. Fares Fares delivers a quietly powerful performance as a worn-down cop who’s just trying to do the right thing in a system that keeps pushing back. The pacing is deliberate, but I found it effective—it lets the tension build naturally and makes each discovery feel heavier. Overall, it’s a smart, moody film that doesn’t spoon-feed answers and leaves you thinking about justice, power, and compromise. Definitely worth watching if you’re into serious, character-driven thrillers.

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Scott E

Nov 22

The plot centers around people smoking cigarettes non-stop.

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Jim P

07/14/2024

It’s not my kind of movie but it’s worth a watch. A claustrophobic tale of crime and corruption in Cairo.

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isla s

09/03/2022

This is quite a tense and claustrophobic watch. Its the sort of film which makes you wonder what people motivations may be, or have been and it keeps you guessing. Its understandably rather grim and gritty and is a worthwhile watch overall.

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10/23/2021

Exceptional cast and a trueful story of corruption endemic in most societies.

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06/19/2019

Egyptian "Chinatown." Polanski couldn't have done it better. Superb direction, acting, writing.

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Synopsis

A police officer in Cairo investigates the murder of a famous club singer at the Nile Hilton Hotel. What initially seems to be a crime of passion turns into something that concerns the power elite of Egypt.

Director: Tarik Saleh
Producer: Kristina Aberg
Screenwriter: Tarik Saleh
Distributor: Strand Releasing
Production Co: Chimney, Final Cut for Real, Film i Väst, Atmo Production, ostlicht filmproduktion, Co Made
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: Arabic
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $80.8K
Runtime: 1h 47m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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