Overview

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.

Cast

Bassem Samra, Mohamed Nagaty, Ahmed Azmy, Basma, Abla Kamel, Ahmed Fouad Selim, Amr Saad, Serri Al Najjar

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What is "The City" about?

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.

When was "The City" released?

The City was released in 1999.

Who stars in "The City"?

The cast includes Bassem Samra, Mohamed Nagaty, Ahmed Azmy, Basma.