Movie

Giulio Cesare in Egitto

2007 3h 36m Released

HistoryDramaRomanceAdventure

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

I Inger Dam-Jensen Cleopatra Andreas Scholl Giulio Cesare R Randi Stene Cornelia Tuva Semmingsen Sesto C Christopher Robson Tolomeo P Palle Knudsen Achilla