Cleopatra, the fabled Egyptian queen, becomes an object of obsession for Roman ruler Julius Casesar. But when Cleopatra and Caesar have a son, all of Rome is greatly troubled by the union - especially Caesar's wife, who has already given him a daughter. To protect her son and avoid being humiliated by Roman legislators who want to do both of them harm, Cleopatra takes matters into her own hands. This is a well made film with solid acting and directing. It depicts ancient Roman and Egyptian life quite well and is extremely accurate.
Cleopatra, the fabled Egyptian queen, becomes an object of obsession for Roman ruler Julius Casesar. But when Cleopatra and Caesar have a son, all of Rome is greatly troubled by the union - especially Caesar's wife, who has already given him a daughter. To protect her son and avoid being humiliated by Roman legislators who want to do both of them harm, Cleopatra takes matters into her own hands. This is a well made film with solid acting and directing. It depicts ancient Roman and Egyptian life quite well and is extremely accurate.
