"President of His Own Republic" is adapted from the play "Smoke" by writer Mikhail Roman. It revolves around Hamdi, an educated young man with a degree in philosophy from the Faculty of Arts, who serves as a role model and inspiration for his brother and sister. However, his life is upended upon facing harsh reality and discovering that his university degree has no value, turning his outlook on life into a bleak view of the future.
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
