In 19th-century Alexandria, General Michel Piccoli's character Caffarelli forms a complicated bond with a local poet (Mohsen Mohey ElDein) as Napoleon Bonaparte (Patrice Chéreau) occupies the city, bringing colonial desire and personal connection into conflict. The film explores themes of affection, loyalty, and identity through the relationships between the Egyptian family and Caffarelli.
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