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The Emigrant

Poster for the movie "The Emigrant"
Poster for the movie "The Emigrant"

The Emigrant (1994)

129 min - Drama, History - 1 January 1994
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The biblical tale of Joseph is told from an Egyptian perspective in this interesting character study. In this film, Joseph is called Ram. Ram, tired of his family's backward superstitious life, and tired of being picked on by his brothers, wants to go to Egypt to study agriculture. His brothers travel with him across Sinai, but then suddenly sell him to Ozir, an Egyptian who works for a Theban military leader, Amihar. Amihar is impressed by Ram's drive and personal charm and so grants Ram some desolate land outside the capital...

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Alexandria… Why?

Poster for the movie "Alexandria… Why?"
Poster for the movie "Alexandria… Why?"

Alexandria… Why? (1979)

133 min - Drama - 6 October 1979
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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.

Director:  Youssef Chahine
Writers:  Youssef Chahine, Mohsen Zayed
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