Adieu Bonaparte
وداعا بونابرت
Egypt • 1985
Director
Synopsis
Youssef Chahine’s rich and nuanced exploration of culture clash and connection centers on Napoleon’s occupation of Egypt at the turn of the nineteenth century and the complex relationship that develops between two Arab brothers (Mohsen Mohieddin and Mohamad Atef) and the gay French general Cafarelli (Michel Piccoli, playing one of many fascinating queer characters populating Chahine’s films). Featuring stunning cinematography and a striking performance from Patrice Chéreau as Napoleon, ADIEU BONAPARTE balances historical and political sweep with a very human exploration of the emotional, sexual, and intellectual dimensions of colonialism.
Synopsis
Youssef Chahine’s rich and nuanced exploration of culture clash and connection centers on Napoleon’s occupation of Egypt at the turn of the nineteenth century and the complex relationship that develops between two Arab brothers (Mohsen Mohieddin and Mohamad Atef) and the gay French general Cafarelli (Michel Piccoli, playing one of many fascinating queer characters populating Chahine’s films). Featuring stunning cinematography and a striking performance from Patrice Chéreau as Napoleon, ADIEU BONAPARTE balances historical and political sweep with a very human exploration of the emotional, sexual, and intellectual dimensions of colonialism.
Credits
Crew
DirectorYoussef Chahine
CinematographerMohsen Nasr
ComposerGabriel Yared
EditorLuc Barnier
ProducerJean-Pierre Mahot, Humbert Balsan, Marianne Khoury
Cast
Mohsen Mohey ElDeinas ALI
Ahmed Abdelazizas Bakr