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Gay | Egypt
Set against the panoramic backdrop of war-torn Egypt, director Youssef Chahine tells a highly personal tale of love and determination. 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 one day studying filmmaking in America, but after falling in love and discovering the lies of European occupation, Yehia profoundly reevaluates his identity and allegiances. Directed by Youssef Chahine. Starring Farid Shawqi, Mahmoud el-Meliguy in the lead roles,
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Set against the panoramic backdrop of war-torn Egypt, director Youssef Chahine tells a highly personal tale of love and determination. 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 one day studying filmmaking in America, but after falling in love and discovering the lies of European occupation, Yehia profoundly reevaluates his identity and allegiances. Directed by Youssef Chahine. Starring Farid Shawqi, Mahmoud el-Meliguy in the lead roles,
1979 | Youssef
Special Jury Prize | 1979 | Youssef
This was the first of Youssef Chahine's autobiographical films.
Official submission of Egypt for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 52nd Academy Awards in 1980.
"Sarah: Every Jew now belongs to a country different from that of his birth."
