Movie

Adieu Bonaparte

★ 5.9(14)19851h 55m

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Good to know

Director: Youssef Chahine
Release date: 1985-05-17
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: Arabic
Status: Released
Country: Egypt
Studio: Lyric International

Adieu Bonaparte — trailer

About Adieu Bonaparte

Adieu Bonaparte is a 1985 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by Youssef Chahine, starring Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Ahmed Abdelaziz and Gamil Ratib. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Adieu Bonaparte in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Mohsen Mohey ElDein

ALI

Ahmed Abdelaziz

Bakr

Gamil Ratib

Barthélémy

Michel Piccoli

Caffarelli

Patrice Chéreau

Napoléon Bonaparte

Abla Kamel

La femme de Bakr

Mohsena Tawfiq

La Mère

Seif Abdelrahman

Kourayem

Christian Patey

Horace

Hassan Hussein

Le père

Salah Zulfikar

Le cheikh Hassouna

Huda Sultan

Nefissa

Themes & keywords

egyptfrancenapoleon bonapartelgbtgay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Adieu Bonaparte in South Africa?+

Adieu Bonaparte is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Adieu Bonaparte on Netflix?+

Adieu Bonaparte is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Adieu Bonaparte?+

Adieu Bonaparte has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Adieu Bonaparte?+

Adieu Bonaparte stars Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Ahmed Abdelaziz, Gamil Ratib, Michel Piccoli and Patrice Chéreau.

When did Adieu Bonaparte come out?+

Adieu Bonaparte is a 1985 movie directed by Youssef Chahine.

What genre is Adieu Bonaparte?+

Adieu Bonaparte is Drama, History and War film.

Who directed Adieu Bonaparte?+

Adieu Bonaparte was directed by Youssef Chahine.