The Ghosts of Alexandria (1986)
A singular and poetic evocation of what Alexandria was, a multifaceted city, when it was at the heart of the Arab and European worlds. The men of letters Cavafy and Lawrence Durell are evoked by a few quotes describing the city, scattered throughout the film. The mixture of cultures and languages is the very essence of Alexandria, its inhabitants testify to the memory of a lush and harmonious cosmopolitan city, under the eye of the director's camera...
Director: Jocelyne Saab
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: January 1, 1986
Country: France
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ghosts of Alexandria about?
- A singular and poetic evocation of what Alexandria was, a multifaceted city, when it was at the heart of the Arab and European worlds. The men of letters Cavafy and Lawrence Durell are evoked by a few quotes describing the city, scattered throughout the film. The mixture of cultures and languages is the very essence of Alexandria, its inhabitants testify to the memory of a lush and harmonious cosmopolitan city, under the eye of the director's camera...
- Who directed The Ghosts of Alexandria?
- The Ghosts of Alexandria was directed by Jocelyne Saab.
- How long is The Ghosts of Alexandria?
- The Ghosts of Alexandria has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is The Ghosts of Alexandria?
- The Ghosts of Alexandria is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Ghosts of Alexandria produced?
- The Ghosts of Alexandria was produced in France.