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.
| Release Date | August 1, 1999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | المدينة | |
| Runtime | 1h 45min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | Arabic, French | |
| Original Language | Arabic | |
| Production Countries | Egypt, France | |
| Production Companies | أفلام مصر العالمية (يوسف شاهين وشركاه) | |