Alexandria… Why? (1979)
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.
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Cast
Mohsen Mohey ElDein
as Yehia
Born in Cairo. He achieved his degree from the high institute of cinema majoring in directing.He worked in the radio in 1969 then in 1970 he worked in the theater where he was part of the play " The M...
Mahmood Al-Meleji
as Shukri Murad, Yehia's Father
Mahmoud El Meligy was an Egyptian screenwriter and actor of film, theatre, and television. He started his career playing minor roles, but achieved stardom in the late 1930s. A popular and award-winnin...
Mohsena Tawfiq
as Yehia's Mother
An Egyptian actress, born in 1939. She obtained a BA in agriculture in 1968, and was known for her artistic collaboration with the late director Youssef Chahine in a number of notable films, namely: A...
Ahmed Zaki
as Ibrahim
Ahmed Zaki (November 18, 1949 - March 27, 2005) was a leading Egyptian film actor who was characterized by his talent, skill, and ability to impersonate. Dubbed "The Emperor", he is widely regarded as...
Naglaa Fathy
as Sarah Sorel
Fatma El-Zahraa Hussein Fathi was born on 21 December 1951. is an Egyptian actress. She started her acting career in 1967 and has played a role in over 80 films.
Ahmed Mehrez
as Adel Bey
An Egyptian actor, born in 1949 into a prominent family. His father, Ismail Mehrez, was one of the doctors of the royal family before the July revolution, and his mother, Lady Sharifa, was one of the...
Director
Youssef Chahine
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