The Noise of Cairo

Egypt's artists are coming out of hiding after decades in the shadows. The well-oiled wheels of the state propaganda machine have fallen off their axles and hope and colour are exploding on the streets. But with the hated Mubarak gone, can art still create a dialogue? This expressive, intelligent film gives a snapshot of a rumbling underbelly. As artists of all genres process the tumultuous politics plaguing the nation, there remains a deep fear of the unknown.