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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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