Filled with beautiful location shots of Egyptian ruins and lush re-enactments of decadent cult rituals, Youssef Chahine's The Emigrant is a fascinating retelling of the biblical tale of Joseph, told from an Egyptian perspective. Ram ("Joseph"), tired of his family's backward superstitious life and bullying brothers, wants to travel Egypt to study agriculture. His brothers travel with him across the Sinai but suddenly sell him to an Egyptian who works for a regional military leader, who is impressed by Ram's drive and grants him desolate land outside the capital. Ram soon finds himself a pawn in the political and sexual games between Amihar and his wife Simihit, a high priestess of the Cult of Amun.
You should see it, make no mistake this is a definite blockbuster!
Wow! I really loved the movie The Emigrant. The movie is absolutely stunning with top-notch graphics and visuals while Michel Piccoli deliver some award-winning performances in this movie.
I also think Hanan Turk was great! The visuals and graphics make for some very realistic on screen special-effects but that is the beauty of the movie.When the movie wants to be funny it is funny, the same is true for when the movie needs to deliver its scary aspects.
I think Michel Piccoli and Hanan Turk worked wonderful in The Emigrant. The great supporting cast includes Michel Piccoli, Hanan Turk, Ahmed Bedir, Mahmoud Hemida, Ahmad Salama.
I think Michel Piccoli and Hanan Turk worked wonderful in The Emigrant. The great supporting cast includes Michel Piccoli, Hanan Turk, Ahmed Bedir, Mahmoud Hemida, Ahmad Salama.
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