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Le Destin (1997) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1997 · Film

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Released in 1997, Le Destin is a notable film.

What it’s about. Destiny (Arabic: المصير, translit. al-Maṣīr; French: Le Destin) is a 1997 French-Egyptian historical drama film directed by Youssef Chahine. It was screened out of competition at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival.[1] The film was selected as the Egyptian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 70th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[2][3] The film is about Averroes, a 12th-century philosopher from Andalusia who would be known as the most important commentator on Aristotle. The film is set in Cordoba and depicts the relationship between the Caliph and Averroes, who is one of his most trusted advisors. Religious fanatics start gaining control and begin influencing the Caliph's decisions, leading to the persecution of the philosopher and to political unrest in Andalusia.

Who’s in it. Le Destin stars Nour El-Sherif as Averroès and Layla Olwy as La gitane.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Destin page.

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Where can I watch Le Destin (1997)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Destin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Le Destin?
Le Destin stars Nour El-Sherif and Layla Olwy.
When was Le Destin released?
Le Destin was released in 1997.