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Youssef Chahine: A Retrospective Part Two
The Sparrow, and Alexandria, Why?
Sun 17 Jul 2011, 5:30pm
Free Word Lecture Theatre
Youssef Chahine was a pioneer of Egyptian cinema. The recipient of many awards, including the Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival for Alexandria, Why? in 1978, and a lifetime achievement award from Cannes, his work was often controversial and brought him into conflict with the Egyptian authorities, leading to a spell in exile in Lebanon in the 1960s. This very special series of screenings will feature Cairo Station (1958) on Friday night (part one - please book separately), and The Sparrow (1973), and Alexandria, Why? (1978) on Saturday. Chahine’s niece, acclaimed film-maker Marianne Khoury will introduce the films and offer a unique perspective on Chahine’s work in conversation with BAFTA award winning producer Jonathan Curling.