Alexandria… Why?
Originally released in 1979. Alexandria… Why? is a drama/war film. directed by Youssef Chahine. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Mahmoud El Meligy, and Mohsena Tawfiq
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Algeria
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Mohsen Mohey ElDein
as Yehia
Mahmoud El Meligy
as Shukri Murad, Yehia's Father
Mohsena Tawfiq
as Yehia's Mother
Abdullah Mahmoud
as Mohsen
Ahmed Zaki
as Ibrahim
Naglaa Fathy
as Sarah Sorel
Ahmed Mehrez
as Adel Bey
Gerry Sundquist
as Thomas "Tommy" Friskin
Laila Hamada
as Nadia
Farid Shawqy
as Shaker Bey, Mohsen's Father
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- MISR International Films
- Algerian Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexandria… Why? 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 A...
Who directed Alexandria… Why??
Alexandria… Why? was directed by Youssef Chahine.
How long is Alexandria… Why??
Alexandria… Why? has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was Alexandria… Why? released?
Alexandria… Why? was released on August 23, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alexandria… Why??
The main cast of Alexandria… Why? includes Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Mahmoud El Meligy, Mohsena Tawfiq, Abdullah Mahmoud, Ahmed Zaki.