a couple of days ago, Yousef Chahine died , at 82, after 60 years well spent defending liberty, equality and freedom. I don't feel sad for this huge loss! interesting .. eh? Yousif Chahine had done everything that, i think, a human-being is capable of in one lifetime ...
the man had come from a very complicated background: Egyptian, Christian with Greek and Lebanese family roots, and managed to portray the complexity of the cultural interactions of these background in the contemporary Egyptian realities. From the liberation environments of the early sixties to the great millennial disappointments, Mr Chahine's numerous works had reflected in a unique way the social, cultural and human dimensions of these shifts. His trademark of the fast, deep and smart scenarios will challenge generations to come ...
if you have time to reflect upon this extraordinary life, i recommend the following films:
1. Alexandria ... why?
2. Al-Massir
3. The Other
a couple of interesting articles have also been written looking so briefly into his ineteresting journey. The Washington Post and Time Magazine have publihed rich Obituaries that may help introduce the guy's works to the american audience ...
and finally, let's enjoy this caption from Al-Massir:
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Tallal
