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Alexandria… Why? (1979)

Original title: إسكندرية... ليه؟

NR · 1979-10-06 · 2h 13m · AR
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Set against the panoramic backdrop of war-torn Egypt, director Youssef Chahine tells a highly personal tale of love and determination. Amid the poverty, death and suffering caused by World War II, 18 year-old Yehia, retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with Hollywood, he dreams of one day studying filmmaking in America, but after falling in love and discovering the lies of European occupation, Yehia profoundly reevaluates his identity and allegiances.

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Youssef ChahineDirector, WriterMohsen ZayedWriter

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Hassan HusseinHassan HusseinMahmoud El MeligyMahmoud El MeligyQadryYoussef WahbyYoussef WahbySourilYehia ChahineYehia ChahineMohsena TewfikMohsena TewfikAkela KatebAkela KatebFarid ShawqyFarid ShawqyShaker, Mohsen's FatherEzzat Al AlailyEzzat Al AlailyMorsiZeinab SedkyZeinab SedkySeif El DineSeif El DineAhmad Abdel WaressAhmad Abdel WaressAbdelaziz MakhyounAbdelaziz Makhyoun

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World war iiEgypt

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityWorld War Ii · EgyptDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityWorld War IiDirector preference351106

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Set against the panoramic backdrop of war-torn Egypt, director Youssef Chahine tells a highly personal tale of love and determination. Amid the poverty, death and suffering caused by World War II, 18 year-old Yehia, retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with Hollywood, he dreams of one day studying filmmaking in America, but after falling in love and discovering the lies of European occupation, Yehia profoundly reevaluates his identity and allegiances.

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Alexandria… Why? has a runtime of 133 minutes.

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