'' Alexandria ... Why ? '' ( , translit . Iskanderija ... lih ? ) is a 1979 Egyptian drama film directed by Youssef Chahine . It was entered into the 29th Berlin International Film Festival , where it won the Silver Bear - Special Jury Priz . The film was selected as the Egyptian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 52nd Academy Awards , but was not accepted as a nominee . The film portraits the early life of the director in his home city , Alexandria
29th Berlin International Film Festival
29th Berlin International Film Festival
Alexandria... Why?