Destiny (1997 film)
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Destiny is a 1997 French-Egyptian historical drama film
directed by Youssef Chahine
. It was screened out of competition at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival
.
The film is about Averroes
, a 12th century philosopher from Muslim
-controlled Andalusia
who would be known as the most important commentator on Aristotle
.
Historical drama film
The historical drama is a film genre in which stories are based upon historical events and famous persons. Some historical dramas attempt to accurately portray a historical event or biography, to the degree that the available historical research will allow...
directed by Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine was an Egyptian film director active in the Egyptian film industry since 1950. He was credited with launching the career of actor Omar Sharif...
. It was screened out of competition at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival
1997 Cannes Film Festival
-Jury:*Isabelle Adjani *Gong Li *Mira Sorvino *Paul Auster *Tim Burton *Luc Bondy *Patrick Dupond *Mike Leigh *Nanni Moretti *Michael Ondaatje -Feature film competition:...
.
The film is about Averroes
Averroes
' , better known just as Ibn Rushd , and in European literature as Averroes , was a Muslim polymath; a master of Aristotelian philosophy, Islamic philosophy, Islamic theology, Maliki law and jurisprudence, logic, psychology, politics, Arabic music theory, and the sciences of medicine, astronomy,...
, a 12th century philosopher from Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
-controlled Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
who would be known as the most important commentator on Aristotle
Aristotle
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. His writings cover many subjects, including physics, metaphysics, poetry, theater, music, logic, rhetoric, linguistics, politics, government, ethics, biology, and zoology...
.
Cast
- Nour El-SherifNour El-SherifNour El-Sherif is a contemporary Egyptian actor. His birth name is Mohamad Geber Mohamad ِAbd Allah .El-Sherif was born in the working-class neighbourhood of Sayeda Zainab in Cairo ....
as AverroesAverroes' , better known just as Ibn Rushd , and in European literature as Averroes , was a Muslim polymath; a master of Aristotelian philosophy, Islamic philosophy, Islamic theology, Maliki law and jurisprudence, logic, psychology, politics, Arabic music theory, and the sciences of medicine, astronomy,... - Laila ElouiLaila ElouiLaila Elwi , sometimes credited as Laila Olwy and Laila Elwy, is a famous Egyptian actress. She is of mixed blood. Her father is Egyptian and her mother is Greek. Actress Laila Elwi has starred in more than 70 movies and has been honored at Egyptian and international festivals with prestigious...
as Manuella - Mahmoud Hemida as Al Mansour, The Caliph
- Safia El Emari as Averroes' Wife (as Safia El Emary)
- Mohamed MounirMohamed MounirMohamed Mounir is a popular Egyptian singer and actor. He is one of the best-known musicians, both in Egypt and throughout the Middle East, with a musical career spanning more than three decades. He incorporates various genres into his music, including classical Arabic Music, Nubian music, blues,...
as The Bard - Khaled El NabawyKhaled El NabawyKhaled Muhammad El Nabawy is an Egyptian actor having played roles in film, theater and television.He was born in El Mansoura, Egypt, and was introduced to cinema by the director Youssef Chahine in 1994, in his film The Emigrant...
as Nasser, The Crown Prince - Seif El Dine as The Caliph's Brother
- Abdalla Mahmoud as Borhan
- Ahmed Fouad Selim as Cheikh Riad
- Magdi Idris as Emir of the Sect
- Ahmed Moukhtar as Bard
- Sherifa Maher as Manuella's Mother
- Rayek Azzab as El Razi
- Hassan El Adl as Gaafar
- Hani Salama as Abdalla
- Faris Rahoma as Youssef
- Ingi Abaza as Sarah