Egyptian film industry known as the `` Hollywood of the Middle East '' But strict state censorship has pushed it into a decline for some years . The director and producer behind this movie is an American citizen who was born in Egypt, but moved to America at age 5 with his family when he was still very young. ` ` The Yacoubean Building '' had a big budget and controversial subject matter .
Egyptian film industry known as the `` Hollywood of the Middle East '' But strict state censorship has pushed it into a decline for some years . A new breed of filmmakers are breaking taboos and taking Egyptian film global . `` The Yacoubean Building '' had a big budget and controversial subject matter .