Feature Film Drama
Alexandria Why

Alexandria Why

by Youssef Chahine
  • Arabic (العربية)
  • Algeria, Egypt
  • 132 min
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 Why
Directed by
Youssef Chahine
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Screenings and awards

2026
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