Building No. 13

At a glance

Building No. 13, is a 1987 Iraqi movie, directed by Sahib Haddad, and starring Mahmoud Abo Al Abbas, Suad Abdallah, Talib Al-Furati. with a runtime of 109 minutes.

Overview

Building No. 13 is an Arabic drama-comedy series centered on Saleh, who inherits an apartment block following his uncle's death only to uncover a web of exploitation — tenants have been paying rents far above what their contracts stipulate. When a wealthy, unscrupulous businessman makes Saleh an aggressive buyout offer, he refuses, setting off a tense standoff. The tycoon responds by dispatching men to intimidate the residents into leaving. Blending social commentary with comedic moments, the series explores themes of greed, inheritance, and the courage ordinary people need to stand up against powerful interests.

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