What is Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine?
Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Release date
- Sep 21, 1991
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Documentary.
Should you watch it?
“Discover how a French television commission became a deeply personal self-portrait of a filmmaker.”
- Offers a unique perspective on Cairo
- Features the distinct artistic vision of Youssef Chahine
- Very short runtime
- Limited plot details available
Watch it if you are interested in short documentary portraits of cities by renowned filmmakers.
This is a concise documentary short with an artistic and reflective tone.
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When was Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine released?
The film was released in September 1991.
What is the genre of Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine?
It is classified as a documentary.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 23 minutes.
How did the project originate?
It began as a commission by French TV for the news series Envoyé spécial.
What makes the film unique?
The filmmaker transformed a city portrait into a self-portrait using a sense of artistic digression.