L'autre (1999)

Egyptian director Youssef Chahine exposes the links between power and fanaticism and denounces intolerance in this bitter portrait of the Egyptian business world, where unconditional drive ... See full summary »

Director:

Youssef Chahine

Writers:

Youssef Chahine, Khaled Youssef

Stars:

Hanan Turk, Hani Salama, Nabila Ebeid

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Hanan Turk	...	Hanane
Hani Salama	...	Adam
Nabila Ebeid	...	Margaret
Mahmoud Hemida	...	Khalil
Lebleba	...	Baheyya
Hassan Abdel Hamid	...	Dr. Maher
Ezzat Abou Aouf	...	Dr. Essam
Ahmed Fouad Selim	...	Ahmed
Amr Saad	...	Omar
Ahmed Wafik	...	Fathallab
Edward Said	...	Himself
Hamdine Sabahi	...	Chief editor
Tamer Samir	...	Morcy

Storyline

Egyptian director Youssef Chahine exposes the links between power and fanaticism and denounces intolerance in this bitter portrait of the Egyptian business world, where unconditional drive for money rules. Adam (Hani Salama), the son of a rich businessman and his American wife, meets Hanane (Hanane Turk), a journalist of modest means at the airport on his return from his studies in the US. She is part of a campaign against a wealthy elite, which has thrived on plundering its own people. They fall in love and get married. Corruption is everywhere in the country and American interests are taking over the lucrative tourist trade. Adam's rich parents and their friends in the government are at the heart of this corrupt system. Adam's mother, Margaret (Nabila Ebeid), nourishes a strange affection for her son. She is possessive to the point of violence and is ready to get rid of Hanane, whom she considers her rival. Adam turns against the global economy of which his parents are the perfect ...

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

France Egypt

Language:

Arabic

Release Date:

26 May 1999 (France)

Also Known As:

El akhar

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal+, France 2 Cinéma, Ognon Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

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Connections

Features The Great Waltz (1938)

User Reviews

good romance, good critics of terrorism

A very good romance between a prince and a unsubdued girl, so it is for a general public. "Le Destin" (1997) was better since it was more historical and the songs were really part of the film. But "L'autre" includes also a fair good critics of terrorism (in Algeria and in Egypt). So, if you've never seen a Chahine's film, see this one, before "Le Destin" and long for the next one.