• 2002
  • 2h 18m
Il consiglio d'Egitto

Summary In 1782, following a storm at sea, the Moroccan ambassador's ship is wrecked against the Sicilian coast. The diplomat speaks no Italian, so Fra Giuseppe Vela, a Maltese brother, is requested to watch over him and serve as his interpreter. Actually, the monk knows only a few words of Arabic, which troubles him not at all. Quite the contrary: the sly-boots is determined to make the most of the situation. View more details

  • 2002
  • 2h 18m

Il consiglio d'Egitto

Directed : Emidio Greco

Written : Leonardo Sciascia Emidio Greco Lorenzo Greco

Stars : Tommaso Ragno Renato Carpentieri Silvio Orlando Marine Delterme

All cast & crew

6.9

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Feb 6, 2025

Countries of origin : Italy France Hungary

Language : Italian

Filming locations : Hungary

Production companies : Rai Cinema Factory S.D.P. Films

Summary In 1782, following a storm at sea, the Moroccan ambassador's ship is wrecked against the Sicilian coast. The diplomat speaks no Italian, so Fra Giuseppe Vela, a Maltese brother, is requested to watch over him and serve as his interpreter. Actually, the monk knows only a few words of Arabic, which troubles him not at all. Quite the contrary: the sly-boots is determined to make the most of the situation. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Feb 6, 2025

Countries of origin : Italy France Hungary

Language : Italian

Filming locations : Hungary

Production companies : Rai Cinema Factory S.D.P. Films

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Il consiglio d'Egitto (2002)
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