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Publisher: New York, NY : Fox Lorber Films : Distributed by Winstar TV & Video, [2000]

Notes: Originally released in 1990 (105 mins.); The third part of Chahine’s Alexandria trilogy;

Summary: Yehia joins a hunger protest which has brought together the entire Eqyptian filmmaking industry. As the strikers increase their demands, Yehia becomes increasingly attracted to Amir, a young actor whose film career he launched. Soon, however, Yehia’s obsession is replaced by his infatuation with Nadia, the lovely ingenue he has decided to cast in his next film.

OCLC #: 45047151

Also: The first chapter: Alexandria…Why? (VHS00230); The second chapter: An Egyptian Story (VHS00231)

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? (VHS00230); The third chapter: Alexandria Again and Forever (VHS00232)

Publisher: New York, NY : Fox Lorber Films : Distributed by Winstar TV & Video, [2000]

Notes: Originally released in 1978 (133 mins.); The first part of Chahine’s Alexandria trilogy;

Summary: 8-year-old Yehia retreats from the poverty, death and suffering all around him in World War II Egypt and dreams of one day becoming a Hollywood filmmaker. But after he falls in love and discovers the harsh truths behind the European occupation of his country, Yehia reassesses his identity and allegiances.

OCLC #: 45047148

Also: The second chapter: An Egyptian Story (VHS00231); The third chapter: Alexandria Again and Forever (VHS00232)