Adieu Bonaparte (1985)
Original Title: وداعا بونابرت
Drama
History
War
5.9 (14 votes)
1h 55m
Overview
This big-budget historical epic from acclaimed Egyptian director Youssef Chahine features a crazed turn by Patrice Chereau as Napoleon Bonaparte. The film, an Egyptian-French co-production, deals with Napoleon's occupation of Alexandria and its effect on a typical Egyptian family. Michel Piccoli leads the cast as a general in Napoleon's army who tentatively befriends a local poet and falls in love with two young Egyptian brothers, reflecting complex themes of colonial desire, affection, and personal connection.
Details
- Director
- Youssef Chahine
- Original Language
- Arabic
- Budget
- N/A
Cast
Abla Kamel
Ahmad Abdelaziz
Ali Al Sharif
Christian Patey
Gamil Ratib
Hassan Hussein
Huda Sultan
Michel Piccoli
Mohsen Mohey ElDein
Mohsena Tawfiq
Patrice Chéreau
Salah Zulfikar
Seif Abdelrahman
Tahiya Cariocca
Tawfiq Al-Deqen
Keywords
egypt
france
gay theme
lgbt
napoleon bonaparte
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