Youssef Chahine, Egypt against all odds

As the centenary of his birth (1926–2008) approaches, the Festival could not fail to pay tribute to Youssef Chahine. Through eight films, we wanted to highlight the artistic commitment and modernity of the filmmaker who has had the most profound impact on the history of Arab and world cinema, through his longevity and aesthetic diversity. Admired and controversial in equal measure, but never resigned, Chahine’s desire for cinema was that of a country and a people: Egypt against all odds.
In collaboration with Misr International Films.