Youssef Chahine, fils d'Alexandrie 4/5 : "Je n'ai jamais été provocateur, si la vérité provoque quelqu'un, qu'il aille se faire foutre !"

The play 'Caligula' by Albert Camus follows the transformation of the Roman Emperor Caligula after the death of his sister and lover, Drusilla. This event triggers an existential crisis in Caligula, leading him to question the meaning of life and to seek the impossible. He adopts a nihilistic philosophy, believing that if life lacks meaning, he can impose his will on others through brutal and arbitrary actions. The play depicts Caligula's descent into madness and tyranny, highlighting his struggle against the absurdity of existence and the consequences of his actions. The narrative explores themes of power, freedom, and human despair, culminating in Caligula's deliberate manipulation of his own assassination. The play is part of Camus's 'Cycle of the Absurd' and serves as a reflection on morality, justice, and personal responsibility.

The play revolves around Prince Hamlet's journey to avenge his father's murder, which was committed by his uncle Claudius. Hamlet's father's ghost appears and reveals that he was poisoned by Claudius, who then married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Hamlet feigns madness while he investigates and plots his revenge. The play explores themes of betrayal, mortality, and the human condition, culminating in a tragic finale where nearly all main characters die, including Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, and several others.