The Ghosts of Alexandria
Les Fantômes d’Alexandrie
Synopsis
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...
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jocelyne Saab
- Original Title
- Les Fantômes d’Alexandrie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jocelyne Saab
Department Leadership Roster
Jocelyne Saab
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ghosts of Alexandria.
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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.
Who stars in The Ghosts of Alexandria?
The principal cast of The Ghosts of Alexandria includes Not specified.
When was The Ghosts of Alexandria released and how long is it?
The Ghosts of Alexandria was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 17m.