Adieu Bonaparte (1985)

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.

Genre : Drama, History, War

Actors : Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Ahmad Abdelaziz, Gamil Ratib, Michel Piccoli, Patrice Chéreau, Abla Kamel, Mohsena Tawfiq, Seif Abdelrahman

Release Date : 1985-05-17

Duration : 115 menit

Rating : ⭐ 5.9/10 (14 votes)