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Alexandria… Why? (1979)

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Released August 23, 1979Runtime 2h 13mDirector Youssef Chahine

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 of Alexandria… Why?

Mohsen Mohey ElDein

Mohsen Mohey ElDein

Yehia
Mahmood Al-Meleji

Mahmood Al-Meleji

Shukri Murad, Yehia's Father
Mohsena Tawfiq

Mohsena Tawfiq

Yehia's Mother
Ahmed Zaki

Ahmed Zaki

Ibrahim
Naglaa Fathy

Naglaa Fathy

Sarah Sorel
Ahmed Mehrez

Ahmed Mehrez

Adel Bey
Gerry Sundquist

Gerry Sundquist

Thomas "Tommy" Friskin
Laila Hamada

Laila Hamada

Nadia
Farid Shawqy

Farid Shawqy

Shaker Bey, Mohsen's Father
Zeinab Sedky

Zeinab Sedky

Grandmother
Ezzat Al Alaily

Ezzat Al Alaily

Morsi
Youssef Wahby

Youssef Wahby

Sorel

About Alexandria… Why?

Where can I watch Alexandria… Why??

Alexandria… Why? is currently streaming in the United States on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in Alexandria… Why??

Alexandria… Why? stars Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Mahmood Al-Meleji, Mohsena Tawfiq, Abdullah Mahmoud, Ahmed Zaki.

Who directed Alexandria… Why??

Alexandria… Why? was directed by Youssef Chahine.

How long is Alexandria… Why??

Alexandria… Why? has a runtime of 2h 13m.

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 America but struggles to pursue his dream, given the constraints of his life in the middle class and the horrors of war.