Adieu Bonaparte
1985, Arabic. Directed by Youssef Chahine.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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Adieu Bonaparte is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Youssef ChahineDirector
- Mohsen Mohey ElDeinAli - علي
- Ahmad AbdelazizBakr - بكر
- Gamil RatibBarthélémy - فرط الرمان
- Michel PiccoliCaffarelli - كافاريللي
- Patrice ChéreauNapoléon Bonaparte - بونابرت
- Abla KamelLa femme de Bakr - زوجة بكر
- Mohsena TawfiqLa Mère - الأم
- Seif AbdelrahmanKourayem - السيد محمد كريم
- Christian PateyHorace
- Hassan HusseinLe père - الأب
- Salah ZulfikarLe cheikh Hassouna - شيخ حسونة
- Huda SultanNefissa - نفيسة
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1985
- Original title
- وداعا بونابرت
- Country
- Egypt, France
- Written by
- Yousry Nasrallah, Youssef Chahine
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Adieu Bonaparte runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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Adieu Bonaparte is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Adieu Bonaparte?
If you liked Adieu Bonaparte, try Napoleon, Alexander, Waterloo.
Who directed Adieu Bonaparte?
Adieu Bonaparte (1985) was directed by Youssef Chahine and stars Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Ahmad Abdelaziz, Gamil Ratib.