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Cinematheque: In Memory of Youssef Chahine

Alexandria... Why? (Iskanderija... lih?, Egypt, 1978, 35mm, color, 133 min., subtitled)

Event Details

Date
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time
7:30 p.m.
Location
Cinematheque, room 4070, Vilas Hall
Description
This first installment in Chahine’s autobiographical series on modern Egypt tells the story of a young boy who can dream only of Hollywood while the Second World War rages outside. Banned for its liberal sexual politics at home (supporting characters include gay and interfaith couples), Alexandria... Why? took home the Special Jury Prize at the Berlin Film Festival abroad.
Cost
Free

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