Alexandria… Why? (1979) film poster — UK streaming guide

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Alexandria… Why? (1979) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Amid the poverty, death, and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with Hollywood, he dreams of studying filmmaking in America but struggles to pursue his dream, given the constraints of his life in the middle class and the horrors of war.

  • Film
  • 1979
  • 133 min
  • ★ 6.5/10 TMDB
  • Drama
  • War

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DirectorYoussef Chahine
WritersYoussef Chahine, Mohsen Zayed

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