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Giulio Cesare in Egitto
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GIULIO CESARE IN EGITTO

20073h 36m

Directed by Thomas Grimm

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Famed countertenor Andreas Scholl sings the title role of Roman emperor Julius Caesar in this memorable production of Georg Friederich Handel's "Giulio Cesare," staged at the Royal Danish Opera. Transporting the action from ancient times to the present day, director Francisco Negrin paints a passionate portrait of Caesar's storied romance with the Egyptian queen Cleopatra (played by soprano Inger Dam-Jensen).

Cast

Inger Dam-Jensen

Inger Dam-Jensen

Cleopatra

Andreas Scholl

Andreas Scholl

Giulio Cesare

Randi Stene

Randi Stene

Cornelia

Tuva Semmingsen

Tuva Semmingsen

Sesto

Christopher Robson

Christopher Robson

Tolomeo

Palle Knudsen

Palle Knudsen

Achilla

Michael Maniaci

Michael Maniaci

Nireno

John Lundgren

John Lundgren

Curio

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion9
Complexity8.5
Humor5
Realism8.6
Action6.5
Darkness4.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling
  • viewers who enjoy immersive, epic experiences

May not appeal to

  • those looking for a quick watch
  • those seeking nonstop action

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