The House of Jasmine

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Set against the backdrop of 1970s Alexandria, the narrative follows Shagara, a solitary shipyard worker who grapples with his desire for connection amidst societal shifts. Tasked with rallying workers for a presidential motorcade, he instead chooses to pocket their wages, reflecting his disillusionment. Through humor and keen observation, the story offers a poignant commentary on the social transformations leading to the Egyptian revolution of 2011, capturing the complexities of personal and political landscapes in a pivotal era of history.