Adieu Bonaparte (1985)

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.

Directing:
  • Youssef Chahine

Writing:
  • Yousry Nasrallah
  • Youssef Chahine
  • Mohsen Mohey ElDein

Stars:
Release Date: 1985-05-17
themoviedb icon 5.8/10
  • Country: EG, FR
  • Language: العربية | Français
  • Runtime: 115
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