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An exploration of identity, as told by the women in the family of the great Egyptian filmmaker, Youssef Chahine.
Director: Marianne Khoury
Overview
The women in Egyptian filmmaker Youssef Chahine’s family – with roots in the Levant and a life dedicated to cinema – explore who they are today through four generations. This intimate and personal film also raises universal themes about constrictive familial ties, unconditional love and everything in between.
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