Alexandria... New York
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Alexandria... New York is a 2004 French-Egyptian drama film
directed by Youssef Chahine
. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard
section at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival
.
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine was an Egyptian film director active in the Egyptian film industry since 1950. He was credited with launching the career of actor Omar Sharif...
. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard
Un Certain Regard
Un Certain Regard is a section of the Cannes Film Festival's Official Selection. It is run at the Salle Debussy, parallel to the competition for the Palme d'Or.This section was introduced in 1978 by Gilles Jacob...
section at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival
2004 Cannes Film Festival
The 2004 Cannes Film Festival started on May 12 and ran until May 23. The Palme d'Or went to the American film Fahrenheit 9/11 by Michael Moore.-Jury:* Quentin Tarantino, President * Emmanuelle Béart * Edwidge Danticat * Tilda Swinton...
.
Cast
- Mahmoud Hemida - Yehia (old) (as Mahmoud Hemeida)
- Ahmed Yehia - Yehia (young) / Alexander
- YoussraYoussraYousra is an Egyptian actress and singer. Her birth name is Civene Nassim. She is the sister-in-law of actor Hesham Selim, son of famous Egyptian football player, actor and former president of Al-Ahly, Saleh Selim. Youssra is considered as a glamorous icon for the Middle East. Despite obstacles,...
- Ginger (old) - Yousra El LozyYosra El LozyYosra El Lozy Yosra El Lozy Yosra El Lozy (Various spellings include Yousra Ellozi, Youssra El Lozy, and Yusra El Lawzi, is a film actress. she has received many awards from regional and international film festivals.- Early life :...
- Ginger (young) - LeblebaLeblebaNinochka Manoug Kupelian better known by her stage name Lebleba is an Egyptian film actress and entertainer of Armenian origin...
- Jeannie - Hala SedkiHala SedkiHala Sedki George Younan is an Egyptian actress. She was a swimmer playing for Zamalek SC. She has received a Bachelor of Arts in 1981.- Career :...
- Bonnie - Magda El-Khatib - Shanewise (as Magda El Khatib)
- Nelly Karim - Carmen
- Mohamed Hasabo
- Sanaa Younes - La concierge
- Soad Nasr - Zoé
- Yousra Selim - Bonnie (jeune)
- Mahmoud Saad - Le directeur du Festival de New York
- Mahmoud El Lozy - The Dean
- Hamdy El Sakhawy - Eric