"An Egyptian Story"
1982
Directed by Youssef Chahine

Chahine's wonderful sequel to Alexandria...Why? was the second in his Alexandria trilogy. While undergoing open-heart surgery, Yehia sees his life in flashback, witnessing a metaphoric trial of where he stands with friends and family. Fictional scenes and documentary footage are combined to create a bold, energetic portrait of the character and his world. "...indulgent, exuberant and immensely likeable..." (Sheila Johnston, Time Out Film Guide). Arabic with English subtitles. 130 minutes.