The Alexandrian Women

The Alexandrian Women 2011 Directed by Metod Pevec Aleksandrinke

Young mothers and sometimes also their daughters have vastly travelled from Vipavska valley to Egypt in 20th century. Their families were poor and needed money. So they went to Alexandria and worked as wet nurses and helpers for wealthier people. They often left their own kids alone with their fathers, only taking care for them with gifts and money. Many never returned and even if they did, they were not well accepted.

Country Slovenia

Production Countries Egypt , Italy , Slovenia

Language Slovenian

Spoken Languages Arabic , English , Slovenian

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies RTV Slovenija , Vertigo , Transmedia , E-Film

Release Date 1 January 2011

95 mins