Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine (1991)
This concise masterpiece began as a commission by French TV for the news series Envoyé spécial. By filming Cairo with his unique sense of artistic digression, Chahine transformed this portrait of a city into the self-portrait of a filmmaker.
Director: Youssef Chahine
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: September 21, 1991
Cast
- Youssef Chahine - Self
- Khaled Youssef - Self
- Khaled El Nabawy - Self
- Bassem Samra - Self
- Hassan El-Adl - Self
- Sanaa Younes - Self
- Hussein al-Imam - Self
- Safaa Al Toukhy - Self
Music: Mohamed Noah
Cinematography: Tarek El Tilmisany
Editing: Rashida Abdel Salam
Production: أفلام مصر العالمية (يوسف شاهين وشركاه), The National Center of Cinema
Country: France, Egypt
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine about?
- This concise masterpiece began as a commission by French TV for the news series Envoyé spécial. By filming Cairo with his unique sense of artistic digression, Chahine transformed this portrait of a city into the self-portrait of a filmmaker.
- Who directed Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine?
- Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine was directed by Youssef Chahine.
- Who stars in Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine?
- Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine stars Youssef Chahine, Khaled Youssef, Khaled El Nabawy, Bassem Samra, Hassan El-Adl, Sanaa Younes.
- How long is Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine?
- Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine?
- Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine is a Documentary film.
- Where was Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine produced?
- Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine was produced in France, Egypt.