The Alexandrian Women (2011)
Young mothers and sometimes also their daughters have vastly travelled from Vipavska valley to Egypt in 20th century. Their families were poor and needed money. So they went to Alexandria and worked as wet nurses and helpers for wealthier people. They often left their own kids alone with their fathers, only taking care for them with gifts and money. Many never returned and even if they did, they were not well accepted.
Director: Metod Pevec
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 1, 2011
Screenplay
Cinematography: Mišo Čadež
Editing: Janez Bricelj
Production: Vertigo, RTV Slovenija, Transmedia, E-Film
Country: Egypt, Italy, Slovenia
Language: English, العربية, Slovenščina
Original Language: sl
More Films by Director: Metod Pevec
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Alexandrian Women about?
- Young mothers and sometimes also their daughters have vastly travelled from Vipavska valley to Egypt in 20th century. Their families were poor and needed money. So they went to Alexandria and worked as wet nurses and helpers for wealthier people. They often left their own kids alone with their fathers, only taking care for them with gifts and money. Many never returned and even if they did, they were not well accepted.
- Who directed The Alexandrian Women?
- The Alexandrian Women was directed by Metod Pevec.
- How long is The Alexandrian Women?
- The Alexandrian Women has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Alexandrian Women?
- The Alexandrian Women is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Alexandrian Women produced?
- The Alexandrian Women was produced in Egypt, Italy, Slovenia.