Adieu Bonaparte (1985)
5.9
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17 May 1985
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Drama
History
War
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.
Featured Crew
| Youssef Chahine | Director |
| Marianne Khoury | Producer |
| Yousry Nasrallah | Writer |
| Luc Barnier | Editor |
| Youssef Chahine | Writer |
| Humbert Balsan | Producer |
| Jean-Pierre Mahot | Producer |
| Mohsen Fahmy | Makeup Artist |
| Evelyne Byot | Makeup Artist |
| Yvonne Sassinot de Nesle | Costume Design |
