Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine
7.2
6 votes
1991
23m
Documentary
Overview
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.
Directed by Youssef Chahine
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
September 21, 1991
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
Arabic, French
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