Alexandria… Why?
1979·Movie·
·2h 13min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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 studying filmmaking in America but struggles to pursue his dream, given the constraints of his life in the middle class and the horrors of war.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeLoss Of InnocenceThe Human ConditionThe Cost Of Ambition
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSelf-Discovery JourneyPursuit Of DreamsImpact Of War On Personal LivesEscapism Into FantasyLove For CinemaClass ConsciousnessImpact Of Historical Events On Personal Journeys
- Narrative
- Time
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
Crew
Directed by:
Youssef Chahine, Mohsen Nasr
Written by:
Youssef Chahine, Mohsen Zayed
Produced by:
Youssef Chahine
Composed by:
Fouad El-Zahry
Cast
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