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An Egyptian Story

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Undergoing open heart surgery, and under the influence of anesthesia, filmmaker Yehia (Nour El-Sherif) imagines an elaborate trial at which he faces prepubescent (Oussama Nadir) and teenage (Mohsen Mohi El-dine) versions of himself against the backdrop of Egyptian history and of his own career. Different times and places collide as versions of Yehia confront family members, witness revolution and travel to international film festivals in search of success.

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Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Fans of Chahine will recognize startling recreations of two of his most famous films, 'Cairo Station' and 'The Sparrow', but you don’t need to know his work to feel the strain of his conflicts. Sep 9, 2023 Full Review Filipe Freitas Always Good Movies ... encapsulates some metaphoric scenes that implies both self-analysis and self-acceptance. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 4, 2020 Full Review Fernando F. Croce CinePassion The three-ring circus is far from seamless, yet it's roped together by Chahine's willingness to turn the camera toward his own contradictory passions and neuroses Sep 6, 2009 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jul 26, 2005 Full Review Dan Jardine Apollo Guide Rated: 76/100 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member While incredibly self-indulgent, it portrays itself in a humorous and honest way. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Undergoing open heart surgery, and under the influence of anesthesia, filmmaker Yehia (Nour El-Sherif) imagines an elaborate trial at which he faces prepubescent (Oussama Nadir) and teenage (Mohsen Mohi El-dine) versions of himself against the backdrop of Egyptian history and of his own career. Different times and places collide as versions of Yehia confront family members, witness revolution and travel to international film festivals in search of success.
Director
Youssef Chahine
Producer
Youssef Chahine
Screenwriter
Youssef Chahine
Production Co
MISR International Films
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
Arabic
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 19, 2020
Runtime
1h 55m