Adieu Bonaparte(1985)
وداعا بونابرت
Adieu Bonaparte 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.
Adieu Bonaparte (1985) is a drama, history and war film directed by Youssef Chahine, released on May 17, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Ahmad Abdelaziz, Gamil Ratib and Michel Piccoli. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Youssef Chahine
- Writers:
- Yousry Nasrallah, Youssef Chahine, Youssef Chahine
- Producers:
- Humbert Balsan, Marianne Khoury, Jean-Pierre Mahot
- Cinematographer:
- Mohsen Nasr
- Composer:
- Gabriel Yared
- Production:
- Lyric International, MISR International Films, Renn Productions, TF1 Films Production
- Status:
- Released
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Adieu Bonaparte Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mohsen Mohey ElDein
as Ali - علي
Ahmad Abdelaziz
as Bakr - بكر
Gamil Ratib
as Barthélémy - فرط الرمان
Michel Piccoli
as Caffarelli - كافاريللي
Patrice Chéreau
as Napoléon Bonaparte - بونابرت
Abla Kamel
as La femme de Bakr - زوجة بكر
Mohsena Tawfiq
as La Mère - الأم
Seif Abdelrahman
as Kourayem - السيد محمد كريم
- Christian Patey
Christian Patey
as Horace
Hassan Hussein
as Le père - الأب
Salah Zulfikar
as Le cheikh Hassouna - شيخ حسونة
Huda Sultan
as Nefissa - نفيسة
Key crew
Directed by Youssef Chahine, written by Yousry Nasrallah, Youssef Chahine and Youssef Chahine, produced by Humbert Balsan, Marianne Khoury and Jean-Pierre Mahot.
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Adieu Bonaparte Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 14 ratings.
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Adieu Bonaparte – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Adieu Bonaparte online?
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Adieu Bonaparte (1985) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Adieu Bonaparte?
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The main cast of Adieu Bonaparte (1985) includes Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Ahmad Abdelaziz, Gamil Ratib, Michel Piccoli and Patrice Chéreau. The film was directed by Youssef Chahine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Adieu Bonaparte released?
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Adieu Bonaparte was released on May 17, 1985 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Adieu Bonaparte worth watching?
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Adieu Bonaparte (1985) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Adieu Bonaparte?
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