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An Egyptian Story
An Egyptian Story

An Egyptian Story

6.5/10
September 27, 1982
120 minutes
Youssef Chahine
Drama Fantasy

Overview

After we last see him in "Alexandria, Why?" Egyptian filmmaker Yehia Mourad is in his thirties, and successful in his work, he has grown distant from his wife and children and suffers a symbolic blockage of the heart while shooting the final scenes of his latest film. After being flown to England for evaluation, it's determined that Yehia must undergo emergency surgery. Fact and fiction blend seamlessly—with healthy doses of cleverly absurdist fantasy—as the film explores the various personalities and forces that have made Yehia (and Youssef Chahine) the man he has become.

Where to Watch

Stream

Criterion Channel

Movie Details

Release Date

September 27, 1982

Runtime

120 minutes

Director

Youssef Chahine

Rating

6.5/10

Production Companies

MISR International Films

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