Cairo 1830

At a glance

Cairo 1830, is a 1969 Egyptian movie, directed by Samir Aouf. with a runtime of 9 minutes.

Overview

Cairo 1830 is an Egyptian documentary directed by Samir Auf that uses the celebrated paintings of British artist David Roberts as a visual gateway into nineteenth-century Egypt. Roberts travelled extensively through Egypt and the Levant in the late 1830s, producing a body of work that remains among the most vivid historical records of the era. Director Auf brings these canvases to life as primary historical documents, tracing the architecture, daily life, and landscape of Egypt at a pivotal moment in its modern history. A richly layered Arabic documentary that sits at the crossroads of art history and national heritage, Cairo 1830 is essential viewing for anyone interested in Egyptian history or the visual legacy of Orientalist travel art.

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