Co-written by Yusuf Sibai, Abderrahmane Cherkaoui, and Naguib Mahfouz (based on a novel). Approximately 186 minutes (restored version). Historical Epic / War / Drama. Plot Synopsis
Al-Naser Salah Al-Din (1963), directed by the legendary Youssef Chahine fylm alnasr slah aldyn cima4u
, is widely considered one of the most significant epic films in Egyptian and Arab cinema history. Often referred to as "The Braveheart of its time," it is a lavish, high-budget historical retelling of the Crusades that also served as a political allegory for the Pan-Arabist ideology of then-President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Feature Overview: Saladin the Victorious Youssef Chahine Co-written by Yusuf Sibai