MISR International Films Movie Trailers

Alexandria... New York Trailer (2004)

07 July 2004

An enthralling look at the relationship between America and the Arab World from an Arab perspective. It tells the story of Yehia, a renowned Egyptian filmmaker whose life has been shaped by a pair of disrupted love affairs, one with an American woman named Ginger, the other with America itself.

The Washing Machine Trailer (2020)

30 July 2020

The fictional story of an advanced washing machine that's also a time-traveling machine. However, what it truly offers is conflicts and ironies upon its users.

Return of the Prodigal Son Trailer (1976)

24 September 1976

Freed after spending years in prison, an activist's homecoming turns into a dark affair as his disillusion clashes with his family's expectations.

Beggars and Noblemen Trailer (1991)

02 January 1991

In June 1945, during the final days of WWII, former university professor Gohar meets a young prostitute in a brothel and kills her in a moment of frenzy.

Alexandria Again and Forever Trailer (1989)

04 December 1989

Set in 1987 against the backdrop of a hunger strike by the Egyptian film industry, Chahine himself steps in to play Yehia, the famed Egyptian director whose life is chronicled in "Alexandria, Why?" and "An Egyptian Story".

Chaos, This Is? Trailer (2007)

28 November 2007

Hatem is a corrupt police officer, who loves his neighbor Nour, who in turn loves the prosecutor, Sherif.

Cairo Time Trailer (2009)

09 October 2009

In Cairo on her own as she waits for her husband, Juliette finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with his friend Tareq, a retired cop.

Destiny Trailer (1997)

18 August 1997

In the 12th century's Andalusia lives Ibn Rushd a prominent Islamic philosopher with his wife Zeinab and daughter Salma.

Adieu Bonaparte Trailer (1985)

17 May 1985

This big-budget historical epic from acclaimed Egyptian director Youssef Chahine features a crazed turn by Patrice Chereau as Napoleon Bonaparte.

Seekers of Oblivion Trailer (2004)

29 April 2004

Seekers of Oblivion explores the exciting life and adventures of Isabelle Eberhardt. Born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1877, Isabelle left Europe for North Africa at a young age.

The Sparrow Trailer (1972)

26 August 1972

Set shortly before and during the Six Day War in June of 1967, The Sparrow follows a young police officer stationed in a small village in Upper Egypt whose inhabitants suffer from the harassment of a corrupt businessman.

Alexandria… Why? Trailer (1979)

23 August 1979

Amid the poverty, death, and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing.

When A Woman Sings Trailer (2004)

14 July 2004

A documentary about the singing movement in Egypt, and on the role of the song in the social and pold

The Sixth Day Trailer (1986)

29 September 1986

Egypt, 1947: in the midst of a cholera outbreak. A washerwoman tries to take care of her family, while at the same time resisting the advances of a charming suitor who's half her age.

Woman of Courage - Louisa Ighilahriz Trailer (2003)

21 January 2003

The autobiographical account of the tormented life of a witness of the century: Louisa Ighilahriz, activist and leading figure in Algerian independence.

The Other Trailer (1999)

26 May 1999

Adam is the son of a wealthy Egyptian-American family who is studying at UCLA and returns home for a brief vacation.

The Tale of Daye's Family Trailer (2025)

03 September 2025

Over the course of 48 hours, Daye travels across Egypt's governorates to fulfill his dream. He is accompanied by his captivating voice, his broken family, and his music teacher.

An Egyptian Story Trailer (1982)

27 September 1982

After we last see him in "Alexandria, Why?" Egyptian filmmaker Yehia Mourad is in his thirties, and successful in his work, he has grown distant from his wife and children and suﬀers a symbolic blockage of the heart while shooting the final scenes of his latest film.

The Black Box Trailer (2020)

28 October 2020

A suspense thriller that revolves around a pregnant woman who carries a lot of mysteries about her pregnancy, and her relationships with the people around her.

Shafiqa and Metwally Trailer (1978)

27 November 1978

The authorities summon many young men for forced labor in the Suez Canal, so Metwally leaves his sister Shafiqa alone with their old grandfather, whereupon Shafiqa is forced to succumb to the temptations of Diab, the district chief's son.

The Lady of the Palace Trailer (2004)

01 January 2004

Sayedat Al-Kasr traces the history of the Joumblatt family of Mount Lebanon from the 17th century to the present, focusing on early 20th century leader and politician Nazira Joumblatt.

Mercedes Trailer (1993)

15 November 1993

Nubi, a wealthy man with Communist ties, sets out to find his half-brother Gamal, who has been disowned for being gay, to let him inherit his father's fortune.

Cairo as Told by Youssef Chahine Trailer (1991)

21 September 1991

This concise masterpiece began as a commission by French TV for the news series Envoyé spécial. By filming Cairo with his unique sense of artistic digression, Chahine transformed this portrait of a city into the self-portrait of a filmmaker.

Summer Thefts Trailer (1988)

10 October 1988

Set in the summer of 1961 during President Nasser's land reforms, this is a story of the childhood friendship between Yasser, the son of a bourgeois landowner, and Leil, the son of an Egyptian peasant.

The Water-Carrier Is Dead Trailer (1977)

20 November 1977

The story of the friendship that develops between two men with quite different world views. One, a water carrier whose wife has died twenty years before, spends his days thinking about her.

Hassan El Masry Trailer (2023)

04 October 2023

Hassan has been haunted by feelings of guilt ever since his mother and sister died. He faces a challenging situation with his new job as the driver and bodyguard of a teenage girl, which may possibly help him redeem himself.

The City Trailer (1999)

01 August 1999

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.

Fangs Trailer (1981)

01 August 1981

When Ali and Mona's car breaks down en route to a party, the couple seek the nearest house to make an emergency call, only to find that they've arrived at the home of the revered Count Dracula.

Raï Story: From Cheikha Rimitti to Cheba Djenet Trailer (2004)

01 December 2004

Raï Story is a musical journey in search of the Raï legend, Cheikha Remitti, in Oran, Algeria, where the Raï musical tradition began.

Women Who Loved Cinema Trailer (2002)

28 June 2002

Six strong-willed women whose adventurous streak changed the face of film industry in early twentieth century Egypt – a time when the country was, despite the liberal ripples, still steeped in conservative tradition.

Zelal Trailer (2010)

09 September 2010

Zelal is a documentary that's an invitation to delve into the world of psychiatry and "madness" in Egypt.

The Gate of the Sun Trailer (2004)

18 May 2004

Yousry Nasrallah's powerful adaptation of Lebanese writer Elias Khoury's epic novel of fifty years of Palestinian dispossession, exile, and resistance.

Chahine…Why? Trailer (2009)

01 January 2009

This 2009 documentary by Mona Ghandour details the production of CAIRO STATION and includes interviews with director Youssef Chahine, screenwriter Abdel Hay Adib, and actors Hind Rostom and Farid Shawki.

Complaint No. 713317 Trailer (2025)

15 November 2025

Magdy and Sama, a retired couple in their 60s, live quietly in their Cairo apartment. Their calm routine is disrupted when their fridge breaks down.