Youssef Chahine Retrospective
Cairo Station / Bab el-Hadid
Youssef Chahine
Director's bio
Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine (1926–2008), Egyptian director known for blending melodrama with political critique. His filmography includes Alexandria… Why?, An Egyptian Story, The Sparrow, The Other, and Destiny. He is celebrated for pioneering Arab cinema internationally.
Synopsis
Qinawi, a disabled newspaper vendor at Cairo’s central station, becomes obsessed with Hanuma, a refreshment seller. While she teases him, she is in love with Abu Siri, a porter fighting to unionize workers. Qinawi’s obsession spirals into violence, reflecting social tensions and personal tragedy.
Details of Cast
Farid Shawqi (Abu-Sri), Hind Rostom (Hanuma), Youssef Chahine (Qinawi), Hassan El Baroudy (Uncle Madbuli), Abdel Aziz Khalil (Abu-Gaber), Naima Wasfi (Head of Free Woman Org.)
Details of Crew
Cinematography: Alvise Orfanelli, Editing: Rashida Abdel Salam, Music: Fouad El Zahry
Producer Details
Misr International Films
Writer Details
Abdel Hai Adib, Mohamed Abu Youssef
Stills
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