80 Days in Cairo

Set against the backdrop of January 1990 in Cairo, the story follows Rainer Hoffmann, an architect and artist who has recently completed his studies in Arabic in Sweden. Upon his arrival, he encounters a city grappling with the chaos of the rainy season, where flooding and sewage overflow disrupt daily life. The narrative captures the turmoil of Cairo as it faces a crisis, reflecting themes of resilience amidst urban decay.