The Alexandrian
Genres
Overview
The story unfolds in Alexandria, where Haj Ali Eskandarany is revered as the city's leader for his benevolence towards the humble and needy, and his care for everyone. However, a bitter conflict ensues between Haj Ali and his son Bakr, whose aspirations for power and wealth without effort stand in stark contrast to his hardworking cousin, Younis. Bakr competes with Younis also for the affection of Qamar, the woman he loves. As tensions escalate, Bakr commits a significant error, resulting in his expulsion by his father.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
104 min
Release Date
2024-01-04
Status
Released
Original Language
Arabic
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
4.8
Bayoumi Fouad
علي الإسكندراني
Ahmed El Awadi
بكر الإسكندراني
Zeina
قمر
Hussein Fahmy
يورغو
Salah Abdallah
مرسي
Mahmoud Hafez
يونس
Esam Al Saqqa
زكي
Mohamed Radwan
جابر
Rehab El Gamal
مقبولة
Mohamed Salah Adam
Wael Al Aouny
Magdy Fekry
Ahmad Wafiq
ضيف شرف
Adel Shakal
Tasneem Matar
ايلينا
Maya Fares
فجر
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