Review of Cairo Station (1958) by Andy C — 27 Sep 2010
A day in the life of workers at Cairo train station. Qinawa is a crippled newspaper salesman who is not quite sane. He lusts for Hanouma, a busty outgoing woman who sells soda. As Qinawa's desires for Hanouma increase, so do the various tensions among the workers at the station.
Chahine's film is firmly rooted in Italian Neorealism and benefits from this style immensely. Social observations are clearly evident in this masterpiece of African cinema.
This review of Cairo Station (1958) was written by Andy C on 27 Sep 2010.
Cairo Station has generally received very positive reviews.
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