The City

Ali, an aspiring actor, works in a government-aided butchery and takes part in a cheap play. Defying his father's wishes, he moves to Paris to fulfill his dreams and starts living illegally alongside many other Arabs. Ali has a life-changing experience there that he won't fully remember until he returns to Egypt.

Release Date

August 1, 1999

Status

Released

Original Title

المدينة

Runtime

1h 45min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Arabic, French

Production Companies

MISR International Films