The Alexandrian

At a glance

The Alexandrian, is a 2024 Egyptian movie, directed by Khaled Youssef, and starring Bayoumi Fouad, Ahmed El Awadi, Zeina. with a runtime of 104 minutes.

Overview

The Alexandrian is an Egyptian drama film set against the vibrant backdrop of Alexandria, where Haj Ali Eskandarany is beloved as the city's benevolent patriarch, known for his generosity toward the poor and his care for all who cross his path. Beneath that harmony, however, a bitter conflict brews between Haj Ali and his son Bakr, an ambitious and lazy young man hungry for wealth and status he has not earned. Bakr's rival in both character and affection is his hardworking cousin Younis, and their competition extends to Qamar, the woman Bakr desires. When Bakr's recklessness reaches a breaking point, his father is forced into a painful reckoning. A rich family saga rooted in Alexandrian identity, honor, and the weight of consequence.

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