Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Mohsen Mohey ElDein
Yehia
Mahmoud El Meligy
Shukri Murad, Yehia's Father
Mohsena Tawfiq
Yehia's Mother
Abdullah Mahmoud
Mohsen
Ahmed Zaki
Ibrahim
Naglaa Fathy
Sarah Sorel
Ahmed Mehrez
Adel Bey
Gerry Sundquist
Thomas "Tommy" Friskin
Laila Hamada
Nadia
Farid Shawqy
Shaker Bey, Mohsen's Father
Zeinab Sedky
Grandmother
Ezzat Al Alaily
Morsi
Frequently Asked Questions
Alexandria… Why? was released on August 23, 1979.
The runtime of Alexandria… Why? is 2h 13m.
Alexandria… Why? is a Drama, War movie.
Alexandria… Why? has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
Alexandria… Why? is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Alexandria… Why? was directed by Youssef Chahine.
The main cast of Alexandria… Why? includes Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Mahmoud El Meligy, Mohsena Tawfiq.
Alexandria… Why? is originally in AR.