The Sixth Day
Tue 07 MayIt’s 1947 and Seddika’s grandchild is diagnosed with cholera. She sets off for Alexandria in the hope that the coastal climate may cure him. She is accompanied by an organ grinder, Okka, whose life affirming spirit contrasts with the atmosphere of death around them. Chahine’s adaptation of Andrée Chedid’s novel successfully incorporates a lively Gene Kelly musical mash-up in his drama, a frank reflection on desire and an ode to cinema. It features the last screen appearance by Egypt-born, French-Italian singer Dalida.
As part of the Drama and Desire: The Films of Youssef Chahine season and the SAFAR Film Festival at Ciné Lumière
Introduction
The screening on 11 July will be introduced by Elhum Shakerifar, curator of Drama and Desire: The Films of Youssef Chahine at BFI and Ciné Lumière.
More info
Texts by Elhum Shakerifar for Drama and Desire: The Films of Youssef Chahine at BFI and Ciné Lumière.
Restored by Cinémathèque française, Orange Studio and Misr International Films, with the support of CNC, and Association Youssef Chahine.
In cultural partnership with the BFI and SAFAR Film Festival.
