Movie Description

وداعا بونابرت

(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.

Cast

Facts

Original Titleوداعا بونابرت

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1985-05-17

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 55m

Production CompaniesLyric International,MISR International Films,Renn Productions,TF1 Films Production

Genres

  • Drama
  • History
  • War