Synopsis
حدوتة مصرية
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.
Other Titles From MISR International Films
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 2 other Other Asia films in 1982.
The 41st Other Asia title from Other Asia we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1949).
Our Other Asia catalog contains 547 titles in total (522 films).
Audience Engagement
10 audience reviews — more than 10% of Other Asia films in our index.
Popularity (56th percentile) outruns review volume (10th) — a trending, discussed title among Other Asia films.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #372 of 547 Other Asia films indexed here (32nd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.3 points below the Other Asia average of 6.6/10.
Among Other Asia Drama productions specifically: #272 of 356 (top 76%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Other Asia |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Egypt |
| Original Language | Arabic |
| Production Companies | MISR International Films |
| Runtime | 2h 9m |
| Release Date | September 27, 1982 |
| IMDb | tt0084042 |