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The Ghosts of Alexandria

1986 · 17 min Documentary

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...

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Original Title Les Fantômes d’Alexandrie
Year 1986
Country France
Genre Documentary
Director Jocelyne Saab
Runtime 17 min.

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The Ghosts of Alexandria is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1986. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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