Unfollow

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Unfollow, is a 2015 Kuwaiti play, directed by Abdulaziz Safar and Nader Al Hassawi, and starring Tariq Al-Ali, Maram Al-Buloshi, Saud Al Shuwaie. with a runtime of 230 minutes.

Overview

Unfollow is a contemporary Egyptian comedy play that takes a satirical swipe at the age of viral fame. When the protagonist is released from prison after serving time for unpaid debts, he discovers that an absurdly ridiculous video of him has gone viral, turning him overnight into an unlikely internet celebrity. The play cleverly dissects the mechanics of social media stardom — how platforms can elevate the most trivial content and the most unlikely people to sudden fame — while exploring the seductive pull and quiet dangers of overnight celebrity. A sharp, timely comedy for the digital age.

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