The: Nile Hilton Incident

Deep-seated systemic corruption, the abuse of power, and the futility of justice in a failing regime.

This guide covers (2017), an award-winning neo-noir political thriller directed by Tarik Saleh . It is the first film in Saleh's "Cairo Trilogy," followed by Cairo Conspiracy (2022) and Eagles of the Republic (2026). Film Overview The Nile Hilton Incident

The plot is loosely based on the 2008 murder of Lebanese pop star Suzanne Tamim , which involved a prominent Egyptian businessman and politician. Character Guide Review: 'The Nile Hilton Incident' Puts the Noir in Cairo Deep-seated systemic corruption, the abuse of power, and

Cairo, Egypt, during the 10 days leading up to the 2011 Arab Spring revolution . Film Overview The plot is loosely based on

A corrupt police officer, Noredin, investigates the murder of a famous singer at the Nile Hilton hotel in Cairo.