Question 1

Which Academy Awards category did The Island represent Egypt in?

Accepted Answer

The Island was Egypt's official submission to the Foreign-Language Film category for the 2009 Academy Awards.

Question 2

What festival featured The Island in 2007?

Accepted Answer

The Island was part of the San Francisco International Film Festival in 2007.

Question 3

Who plays the character Mansoor el-Hifni in The Island?

Accepted Answer

Ahmed El Sakka portrays Mansoor el-Hifni in the film.

Question 4

What is the central conflict on the island in The Island?

Accepted Answer

The wealthy El-Hefny family rule an Upper Egyptian island, with police facilitating their arms dealing and corrupt politicians involved in their drug trade.

Question 5

Who directed and co-wrote The Island?

Accepted Answer

Sherif Arafa directed and co-wrote The Island with Mohamed Diab.

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