New York celebrates the centenary of Youssef Chahine through an exhibition of his cinematic and artistic works
The “Metrograph” platform announced American Cinema, in cooperation with the distribution house “Janus Films” And Zawya Cinema in Cairo, for a series entitled “Youssef Chahine: The Many Lives” In honor of one of the greatest directors of Arab cinema, on the occasion of his approaching centenary in 2026. "1969" To "Alexandria again and again" "1989", through the movie "Dawn of a New Day" And the iconic film “The Iron Gate”. The region.
This event is an exceptional opportunity for audiences in New York and the Arab world residing there, to discover or rediscover Chahine’s cinematic imprint, before the official launch of his centenary celebrations in 2026, with the participation of critic and coordinator Alia Ayman. With this global recognition, Shaheen’s legacy transcends the boundaries of time and place, and reaffirms the place of Egyptian cinema in the collective memory of the seventh art.
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