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Destiny

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Original title

Al Massir

Year

1997

Running time

138 min.

Country

Egypt

Director

Youssef Chahine, Khairiya Al-Mansour

Screenwriter

Youssef Chahine, Khaled Youssef

Cast

Music

Kamal El-Tawil, Yohia El-Mougy

Cinematography

Mohsen Nasr

Producer

Co-production Egypt-France;

France 2 Cinema, MISR International Films, Ognon Pictures

Genre

Drama. Musical | 12th Century. Religion. Historical

Synopsis

The story is set in the 12th century in Arab-ruled Spanish province Andalusia, where famed philosopher Averroes (ebn roshd) is appointed grand judge by the caliph and his liberal court judgments are not liked by everyone. The caliph's political rivals, centered around the leader of a fanatical Islamic sect, force the caliph to send Averroes into exile, but his ideas keep on living thanks to his students. The film gathers so many aspects, and Chahine relates them to todays world. An incredible, well crafted film. 'Destiny' a deeply felt, exuberant historical fresco with profound implications for today--and spiced it all with a few rousing musical numbers.

Awards: 1997: Cannes: Official Selection (Out of Competition) - 50th Anniversary Prize

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Destiny

1997

Youssef Chahine, Khairiya Al-Mansour

6.0

(141)