Youssef Chahine Retrospective
The Other / El Akhar
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
Adam, son of a wealthy Egyptian-American family, returns from UCLA and falls in love with journalist Hanane. Their marriage collides with corruption, fanaticism, and his parents’ exploitative business ventures. The film critiques globalization, greed, and intolerance.
Details of Cast
Hanan Turk (Hanane), Hani Salama (Adam), Nabila Ebeid, Mahmoud Hemida, Lebleba, Ezzat Abu Ouf
Details of Crew
Cinematography: Mohsen Nasr, Editing: Rashida Abdel Salam, Music: Yehia El Mougy
Producer Details
Humbert Balsan, Gabriel Khoury, Marianne Khoury
Writer Details
Youssef Chahine, Khaled Youssef
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