The Emigrant

Egypt | Arabic | Color | 124 min


Ram leaves behind the nomadic life of his Bedouin tribe to seek knowledge in ancient Egypt, a land consumed by intrigue and political rivalry. His spiritual and intellectual journey becomes a meditation on faith, ambition, and belonging.
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Film Details

Director:  Youssef Chahine

Countries: Egypt

Languages: Arabic

Runtime: 124 min

Color: Color

 Youssef Chahine

He was a world-renowned Egyptian director who studied in Hollywood and was known for his personal and bold style in addressing issues of identity, politics, and sexuality. He was nominated for an Oscar and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cannes Film Festival (1997). Among his most notable works, which blended realism and epic scope, are Bab Al-Hadid, Al-Ard, and Al Nasser Salah al-Din.

Additional Information

Contacts:

Writers: Youssef Chahine, Rafik El Saban, Khaled Youssef, Ahmed Qassem

Cast: Yousra, Mahmoud Hemida, Khaled El Nabawy, Ahmed Bedair, Safia El Emary, Michel Piccoli, Hanan Turk

Production Company:

Producer: Youssef Chahine, Gaby Khoury, Amber Balzan

Editor: Rashida Abdel Salam

Cinematographer: Ramsis Marzouq