Iskanderija, kaman oue kaman

Iskanderija, kaman oue kaman 6.5
  • Genre: Plot
  • Premiere: 1989
  • Running time: 1h 40m
  • Country: Egypt

This complicated and surreal autobiographical film explores the personal life and fantasies that have shaped the motion pictures of Youssef Chahine. Taking a stand for democracy, Yehia (Chahine’s on-screen alter ego), joins a hunger protest which has rallied together the entire Egyptian film industry. As the strikers mount their demands, the director becomes overwhelmed by his ...