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The Council of Egypt
The Council of Egypt

THE COUNCIL OF EGYPT

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Directed by Emidio Greco
Italy, France, 2002
Drama

Synopsis

December 1782. When the Moroccan ambassador’s ship is wrecked off the Sicilian coast during a storm, Giuseppe Vella, a humble Maltese monk has his redemption. He disguises himself as an expert on Arab matters and fools everyone, including the ambassador.

Synopsis

December 1782. When the Moroccan ambassador’s ship is wrecked off the Sicilian coast during a storm, Giuseppe Vella, a humble Maltese monk has his redemption. He disguises himself as an expert on Arab matters and fools everyone, including the ambassador.