Alexandria… Why? (1979)

Drama War

Overview

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.

Duration

133 min

Rating

⭐ 6.5 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 23, 1979

Languages

French, Arabic, English, German

Production

MISR International Films, Algerian Television