6.8
Rayya and Sekina
1952
Alexandria… Why? (1979)
August 23, 19792h 13mAR
6.3
27 votes
Overview
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.
Director
Youssef ChahineWriters
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
Stream
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
German
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
MISR International FilmsAlgerian Television
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