Cinematheque: In Memory of Youssef Chahine

Chahine himself stars as a crippled newspaper vendor driven to kidnapping by burning, unrequited love. Arguably Chahine's best film, this network narrative set in Cairo's bustling central train station was an international hit upon its release, and remains one of the most popular films of all time among Egyptian audiences. Restored print! Preceeded by short Cairo as seen by Chahine (Egypt, 1991, 35mm, color, 22 min.).