Saladin the Victorious (1963) is a cornerstone of Arab cinema, directed by the legendary . Known in Arabic as Al Nasser Salah Ad-Din
The film features an ensemble cast of some of the most prominent actors in Egyptian history: Ahmed Mazhar Issa El Awwam (The Swimmer) Salah Zulfikar Louisa de Lusignan Nadia Lutfi Richard the Lionheart Hamdy Ghaith Virginia, Princess of Kerak Leila Fawzi King Philip of France Omar El-Hariri Conrad, Marquis of Montferrat Mahmoud El-Meliguy fylm alnasr slah aldyn cima4u
The production was famously expensive, reportedly bankrolling the studio to the point of bankruptcy for its producer, . It is celebrated for its elaborate battle sequences and being the only film by Chahine to use formal "old Arabic" (Fusha) dialogue. Historical Significance and Allegory Saladin the Victorious (1963) is a cornerstone of
Al-Naser Salah Al-Din (1963), directed by the legendary Youssef Chahine Plot Synopsis : Much of the film focuses
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
: Much of the film focuses on the ideological and military rivalry between Saladin and Richard. Despite being enemies, the film portrays them with mutual respect, culminating in negotiations that leave Jerusalem under Muslim control. Cast and Production