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5.9/10 1994 2h 10m Released

The biblical tale of Joseph is told from an Egyptian perspective in this interesting character study. In this film, Joseph is called Ram. Ram, tired of his family's backward superstitious life, and tired of being picked on by his brothers, wants to go to Egypt to study agriculture. His brothers travel with him across Sinai, but then suddenly sell him to Ozir, an Egyptian who works for a Theban military leader, Amihar. Amihar is impressed by Ram's drive and personal charm and so grants Ram some 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.

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Khaled El Nabawy
Khaled El Nabawy
Ram
Yousra
Yousra
Sumed
Mahmoud Hemida
Mahmoud Hemida
Minahar
Ahmad Bedir
Ahmad Bedir
Tut
Safia ElEmary
Safia ElEmary
Basma
Hanan Turk
Hanan Turk
Hati
Michel Piccoli
Michel Piccoli
Adam - Ram's father
Seif Abdelrahman
Seif Abdelrahman
Sailor
Ahmed Salama
Ahmed Salama
Perry
Ahmed Fouad Selim
Ahmed Fouad Selim
Jader
Amr Abdel Gelil
Amr Abdel Gelil
Hassan Abdel Hamid
Hassan Abdel Hamid
Amon
Safaa Al Toukhy
Safaa Al Toukhy
Hassan El-Adl
Hassan El-Adl
Fayeq Azab
Fayeq Azab
Adam's voice
Maher Selim
Maher Selim

Reviews

CinemaSerf 6/10

It is really quite interesting to watch this story from a Egyptian film-makers' perspective. Khaled Nabawy ("Ram") is the favourite son, despised by his older brothers, who ends up working far away for the Commander of Pharoah's bodyguard. He soon ingratiates himself with him, and his visionary, open-minded attitude soon attracts favour from the Pharaoh himself... It is pretty much a straight adaptation of the story…

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FAQ about The Emigrant

What is The Emigrant about?
The biblical tale of Joseph is told from an Egyptian perspective in this interesting character study. In this film, Joseph is called Ram. Ram, tired of his family's backward superstitious life, and tired of being picked on by his brothers, wants to go to Egypt to study…
When was The Emigrant released?
The Emigrant was released in 1994.
What genres does The Emigrant belong to?
The Emigrant is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in The Emigrant?
The cast of The Emigrant includes Khaled El Nabawy, Yousra, Mahmoud Hemida, Ahmad Bedir, Safia ElEmary.