An Egyptian Story
October 30, 2008Hadduta misrija
Call Number: VHS00072
by Youssef Chahine; Mohsen Zayed; Ezzat El Alail; Farid Shawqi; Gerry Sundquist; Misr International Films.; Algeria. Wizārat al-Anbāʼ.; Fox Lorber Films.; WinStar TV and Video (Firm);
Format: VHS
Language: Arabic with English subtitles
Publisher: New York, NY : Fox Lorber Films : Distributed by Winstar TV & Video, [2000]
Notes: Originally released in 1982 (127 mins.); The second part of Chahine’s Alexandria trilogy;
Summary: Yehia, now a famous Egyptian director, becomes ill with a serious heart condition that requires surgery. During the operation, a child embodying his conscience accuses Yehia of betraying his ideals. A trial ensues, in which various witnesses testify about “the defendant.” Yehia is forced to confront hidden feelings involving his life, work and country. The child conscience loses the trial, but a redundant organ is expelled from Yehia’s body. Will he survive the ordeal?
OCLC #: 45047149
Also: The first chapter: Alexandria…Why? (VHS00007); The third chapter: Alexandria Again and Forever (VHS00006)
Added: October 29, 2008
This item is part of the Ralph H. Wolfe Collection
