Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine

Year: 1991

Runtime: 23 mins

Language: Arabic

Documentary

Originally commissioned by French television for the news series Envoyé spécial, Chahine’s brief yet powerful film turns a simple portrait of Cairo into a personal reflection. Filmed with his characteristic artistic digressions, the piece captures the city’s texture while simultaneously revealing the director’s own perspective, making the documentary feel like a self‑portrait of the filmmaker.

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