Eagles of the Republic

At the center of Eagles of the Republic is a renowned Egyptian actor whose star power is matched only by the pressure around him. When top authorities press him to take a lead in a project they fund, he agrees, hoping to control the terms of his involvement. As he steps into the inner circle of power, he finds himself moving through secrecy, favors, and competing agendas that blur the line between art and leverage. Along the way, he becomes entangled with the general overseeing the film through an intimate affair with the general's wife, a bond that pulls him deeper into a dangerous game of influence and risk. The tension comes from what remains unsaid.

Directed by Tarik Saleh, Eagles of the Republic grows from creator Jimmy Karlsson's premise. The drama centers on Fares Fares as George Fahmy, with Lyna Khoudri, Zineb Triki, Amr Waked, and Cherien Dabis in supporting roles, gaining international profile.

As of this writing there have been no announced major nominations or awards for Eagles of the Republic. The film has attracted attention for Tarik Saleh's political thriller sensibility, but it has yet to secure recognition on the festival circuit or in mainstream awards conversations, at home and abroad today.

Early chatter suggests the movie could spark discussions about how cinema intersects with state power, ethics, and media control. While it is too soon to declare a cultural touchstone, Tarik Saleh's approach and the cast's performances may leave audiences referencing scenes and lines in conversations about accountability and ambition worldwide.

Viewers on release give the film a 7.1 average from 27 votes, signaling a solid but mixed response. The story grapples with the lure of power, the gray areas of collaboration, and the price paid by art and personal integrity when politics intrudes on every scene, for viewers seeking complexity.