# Alexandria... New York (2004)

> A celebrated Egyptian filmmaker reconnects with his first American love and confronts the child, memories, and fading ideals left behind by their youthful affair.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/113265

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Youssef Chahine
- Cast: Mahmoud Hemida, Yousra, Ahmad Yahya, Yosra El Lozy, Hala Sedki, Lebleba, Nelly Karim, Magda El Khatib
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416465/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: boisterous, wistful, romantic, reflective evening, international cinema night

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