El-Sisi： Egypt's New Pharoah

President El-Sisi has had built an immense new capital for Egypt out in the desert, part of his plan to build a new modern Egypt. But the Egyptian people are paying the price with the government racking up huge debts whilst poverty rates soar. This documentary looks at the explosive situation in Egypt faced with major problems at home and abroad. (In French with English subtitles) Director Claire Billet; Nadia Blétry Country France Year 2025 If you are able to watch [the film at the website of Arte, its producers](https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/120884-000-A/el-sisi-egypt-s-new-pharoah/), please do so. It is re-published here to overcome geo-censorship and enable access to knowledge at no extra cost to the publisher.