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Art and Politics in the Cinema of Youssef Chahine

1999; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 28; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2307/2537936

1533-8614

Youssef Chahine, Joseph Massad,

Islamic Studies and History

This review of the works of the influential Egyptian film director Youssef Chahine brings to light his role as a daring and versatile artist, social critic, and cultural archivist, whose films and documentaries, in addition to being entertaining, provide an insight into the Arab world. The accompanying interview adds background and dimension to Chahine's life and oeuvre.