The trailer for "Eagles of the Republic," directed by Tarik Saleh (Cairo Conspiracy, The Nile Hilton Incident), has been released ahead of its U.S. theatrical premiere on April 17 via Cohen Media Group.
Saleh, who won the Best Screenplay award at Cannes 2022 for "Cairo Conspiracy" (Boy from Heaven), continues to establish himself as one of the most internationally visible filmmakers working across the African and Arab worlds. His films blend political thriller elements with sharp commentary on power structures.
Cohen Media Group's acquisition and theatrical release demonstrates continued American appetite for films from African and Middle Eastern filmmakers — an important signal for creators seeking international distribution.
For African filmmakers: Tarik Saleh's career trajectory offers a useful case study. He built international visibility through festival premieres (Sundance, Cannes), worked with European co-production funds, and now has a reliable U.S. distribution partner. This is the kind of strategic career building that the funds and labs in the FRA directory are designed to support.
Source: africanfilmpress.com