An Egyptian Story
1982, Arabic. Directed by Youssef Chahine.
After we last see him in "Alexandria, Why?" Egyptian filmmaker Yehia Mourad is in his thirties, and successful in his work, he has grown distant from his wife and children and suffers a symbolic blockage of the heart while shooting the final scenes of his latest film. After being flown to England for evaluation, it's determined that Yehia must undergo emergency surgery. Fact and fiction blend seamlessly—with healthy doses of cleverly absurdist fantasy—as the film explores the various personalities and forces that have made Yehia (and Youssef Chahine) the man he has become.
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- 2h 0m
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- Arabic
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An Egyptian Story is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 27 September 1982
- Original title
- حدوتة مصرية
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Yousef Idris, Youssef Chahine
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An Egyptian Story: quick answers
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Watch Alexandria… Why? (1979) first.
What comes after An Egyptian Story?
Next in the series: Alexandria Again and Forever (1989) and Alexandria... New York (2004).
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An Egyptian Story runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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An Egyptian Story is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like An Egyptian Story?
If you liked An Egyptian Story, try Nine Days, Franklyn, Tuesday.
Who directed An Egyptian Story?
An Egyptian Story (1982) was directed by Youssef Chahine and stars Nour El-Sherif, Yousra, Soheir El-Bably.