Alexandria… Why? (إسكندرية... ليه؟) 45 years old
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.
Credits
Alexandria… Why? Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ahmad Zaki He was 29, 55 years old when he died | as Ibrahim |
| Ahmad Bedir He was 34, now 79 years old | |
| Farid Shawqi He was 59, 77 years old when he died | as Mohsen's Father |
| Mahmoud el-Meliguy He was 68, 72 years old when he died | as Qadry |
| Gerry Sundquist He was 24, 37 years old when he died | as Thomas 'Tommy' Friskin |
| Yehia Chahine He was 62, 76 years old when he died | |
| Ezzat El Alaili He was 45, now 90 years old | as Shaker |
Alexandria… Why? Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Mohsen Nasr as Director of Photography. | Camera |
Alexandria… Why? (45 years)
- Release day: Saturday, October 06, 1979
- Runtime: 133 minutes