Adieu Bonaparte

1985 1h 55m ★5.9

Drama History War

Adieu Bonaparte

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.

Release Date May 17, 1985

Runtime 1h 55m

Country Egypt, France

Language Arabic

Director Youssef Chahine

Category Drama, History, War

Rating 5.9 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1985