

The Emigrant
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.
TMDB
5.8/10
20 votes
- Status
- Released
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- Box office
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- Language
- Arabic
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Where to watch
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Release dates
EgyptEG
- Theatrical26 Sept 1994
FranceFR
- Theatrical8 Mar 1995
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Emigrant released?
- The Emigrant was released on 26 September 1994.
- Where can I watch The Emigrant online?
- The Emigrant is available on Criterion Channel in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Emigrant?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Emigrant is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Emigrant?
- The Emigrant holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 20 votes.
- Who directed The Emigrant?
- The Emigrant (1994) was directed by Youssef Chahine.
- How long is The Emigrant?
- The Emigrant runs for 2h 10m.











