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Adieu Bonaparte, is a 1985 Egyptian movie, directed by Youssef Chahine, and starring Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Ahmed Abdelaziz, Gamil Ratib. with a runtime of 115 minutes.
Adieu Bonaparte is a landmark 1985 Egyptian-French historical epic directed by Youssef Chahine, one of the Arab world's most celebrated filmmakers. Set during Napoleon's 1798 invasion of Egypt, the film follows a humble baker's family who flee Alexandria for Cairo as French forces occupy the country. The story crystallizes around three brothers whose responses to the occupation diverge dramatically: one learns the French language and pursues dialogue, while another joins the armed resistance. Starring Michel Piccoli and Patrice Chéreau, the film meditates on colonialism, cultural encounter, and the complicated bonds that form between occupiers and the occupied. A visually grand and intellectually rich work, it remains a cornerstone of Arabic and world cinema.
Adieu Bonaparte or Bonaparte in Egypt is a 1985 Egyptian-French historical drama film directed by Youssef Chahine and stars Michel Piccoli, Salah Zulfikar, Mohsen Mohieddin and Patrice Chéreau. It was entered into the 1985 Cannes Film Festival. It was later selected for screening as part of the Cannes Classics section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
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