Adieu Bonaparte

5.919851h 55mDramaHistoryWar

Adieu Bonaparte (1985) is a drama, history film directed by Youssef Chahine rated 5.9/10.

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.

Released: 1985-05-17

Duration: 1h 55m

Genre: Drama, History, War

Country: Egypt

Director: Youssef Chahine

Writer: Yousry Nasrallah, Youssef Chahine, Mohsen Mohey ElDein

Cast: Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Ahmed Abdelaziz, Gamil Ratib, Michel Piccoli, Patrice Chéreau, Abla Kamel

Production: Lyric International, MISR International Films, Renn Productions