Film archive, 1979

Alexandria… Why?

إسكندرية ليه؟

Director Youssef Chahine

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In wartime Alexandria, a young man who loves music and movies dreams of Hollywood, while family hardship and a divided city threaten his ambitions.

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Alexandria WhyTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39World Focus: Youssef Chahine Centenary Retrospective

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