Giulio Cesare has pursued his political adversary Pompeo as far as Egypt. Tolomeo and his sister Cleopatra are supposed to rule Egypt together, but both want to rule alone. Tolomeo wants Cesare as an ally and presents him with Pompeo’s head. Cesare is disgusted. Meanwhile, Cleopatra tries to win Cesare with her beauty: disguised as Lydia she entrances Cesare. But when Tolomeo attacks Cesare’s army Cleopatra reveals her true identity. Cesare defeats Tolomeo and places Cleopatra on the throne.
Producer
VBW International GmbH
Country
Austria
Directed by
Stage Director: Keith Warner, Bildregie: Tiziano Mancini
Camera
Bruno Cercaci, Enzo Giorgini, Simone Lunghi, Tomas Lunghi, Vittorio Ricci, Stefano Salimbeni
Duration
180 minutes
Year of production
2021