The 6 brightest images of Cleopatra on the screen
In November 69 BC, Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt from the Macedonian Ptolemaic dynasty, was born.
Cleopatra is perhaps the most famous woman of antiquity, who became famous mainly due to the dramatic love story of the Roman commander Mark Antony. This story has inspired many modern creators to create literary works and films. Today we have selected the best images of Cleopatra embodied on the screen.
Many films are dedicated to Cleopatra. The first black-and-white silent film "Cleopatra" was shot back in 1899 by director Georges Méliès. It was followed by two more. Well, we will start our story from 1934.
1. Claudette Colbert
Vivien Lee played the lead role in the British film Caesar and Cleopatra directed by Gabriel Pascal in 1945. The film was the last film adaptation of the play by Bernard Shaw, filmed during his lifetime. The author gave a strict verdict to the image embodied on the screen of Lee: "She absolutely does not fit!"
3. Sophia Loren
4. Elizabeth Taylor
5. Elena Koreneva
6. Monica Bellucci
7. Angelina Jolie