Synopsis
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.
Facts
Setting
Egypt
Production
Misr International Films
Original language
Arabic, French
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Locarno International Film Festival 1996 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1985 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1985 generic
