As It Happens

The Square: interview with director Jehane Noujaim

Three years after the revolution, Egypt's politics are still being played out in its streets. In her new documentary, director Jehane Noujaim follows the lives of a handful of Egyptians as the dream that started in Tahrir Square changes and evolves. The Square is nominated this year for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars....
Three years after the revolution, Egypt's politics are still being played out in its streets. In her new documentary, director Jehane Noujaim follows the lives of a handful of Egyptians as the dream that started in Tahrir Square changes and evolves. The Square is nominated this year for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars.

Ms. Noujaim spoke with us earlier about what the film means to her and the people it features.