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This edition: An Egyptian Story





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Episode Details

Original tape date: May 7, 2002.

(1982/Egypt, 115 min., color, drama) Director: Youssef Chahine. Cast: Nour El-Sherif, Yousra. During heart surgery, an Egyptian filmmaker Experiences a metaphysical “trial” in which his child self accuses him of selling out his ideals. The second film in Chahine’s “Alexandria Trilogy.” In Arabic with English subtitles. Discussion with Livia Alexander follows film.

Professor Jerry Carlson, from The City College of The City University of New York interviews Professor Livia Alexandra, expert on Contemporary Mid-Eastern Filmmaking, from SUNY Binghamton about the second trilogy film, "An Egyptian Story," known as "The Alexandria Trilogy," from the distinguished film director, Youssef Chahine.

Guest List

Prof. Livia Alexander Lecturer, Suny Binghamton

Prof. Jerry Carlson Professor of film studies, City College of New York

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