Eagles of the Republic
By Tarik Saleh 2025 Feature Film Completed
129 min

- “Tarik Saleh delivers another solid, thought-provoking thriller with Eagles of the Republic. Both entertaining and insightful, not to mention darkly funny in its first half."Hollywood Reporter
- “Tauter than its predecessors, and brandishing a sharp sense of humour.”ScreenDaily
- “Though it is of a kind with the other Cairo movies, Eagles of The Republic is arguably the strongest.”Deadline
- “A formidable Faustian pact under the Egyptian regime.“Télérama
- “A brilliantly executed satire on the film industry, and a haunting reminder of what happens when you lie down with dogs.”Deadline
- “Fares embodies the movie star perfectly."Hollywood Reporter
- “Eagles of the Republic” matches it with a clear wistfulness for the country and affection for its cinematic tradition."IndieWire
- “Saleh exposes the increasing lack of free speech, personal freedom, and media manipulation.“Playlist
- “Tarik Saleh is continuing to forge ahead with high-calibre film noir offerings in the form of the fascinating Eagles of the Republic.“Cineuropa
- “Another precision-tooled political thriller that starts with a good deal more humor that seen previously in Saleh's works but rapidly ratchets up the tension for a shattering climax.”Deadline