Alexandria... Why?
Alexandria... Why?

Alexandria... Why? (1979)

Not Rated (US) | Egypt, Algeria | Arabic, English | 133 min
Directed by: Youssef Chahine
7.3
Drama

Yehia is a young man living in the cosmopolitan Alexandria during World War II. Inspired by American movies and Shakespeare, he aspires to be an actor, but struggles to pursue his Hollywood dream, given the constraints of his life in the middle class and the horrors of war.

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Awards

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Golden Berlin Bear 1979

Golden Berlin Bear

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Cast & Crew

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Youssef Chahine

Youssef Chahine

Director

Naglaa Fathi

Naglaa Fathi

Sarah

Ahmed Zaki

Ahmed Zaki

Ibrahim

Farid Shawqi

Farid Shawqi

Mohsen's Father

Mahmoud Al Meleji

Mahmoud Al Meleji

Qadri

Ezzat El Alaili

Ezzat El Alaili

Shaker

Release Date

West Germany
(Berlin International Film Festival)
1979-02
USA
(Chicago International Film Festival)
1979-10
USA
(New York City, New York)
1979-10-06
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Alexandria... Why?
(Original title)
Alexandria ... Why?
Australia
Alexandria... Why?
Egypt (English title)
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Moderate
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild

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