Movie

Alexandria… Why?

★ 6.5(28)19792h 13m

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Good to know

Director: Youssef Chahine
Release date: 1979-08-23
Runtime: 2h 13m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Algeria
Studio: MISR International Films
Part of: Alexandria Quad

About Alexandria… Why?

Alexandria… Why? is a 1979 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Youssef Chahine, starring Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Mahmoud El Meligy and Mohsena Tawfiq. It has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Alexandria… Why? in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Where can I watch Alexandria… Why? in Mexico?+

Alexandria… Why? is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Alexandria… Why? on Netflix?+

Alexandria… Why? is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Alexandria… Why??+

Alexandria… Why? has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

Who stars in Alexandria… Why??+

Alexandria… Why? stars Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Mahmoud El Meligy, Mohsena Tawfiq, Abdullah Mahmoud and Ahmed Zaki.

When did Alexandria… Why? come out?+

Alexandria… Why? is a 1979 movie directed by Youssef Chahine.

What genre is Alexandria… Why??+

Alexandria… Why? is Drama and War film.

Who directed Alexandria… Why??+

Alexandria… Why? was directed by Youssef Chahine.