Cleopatra: The First Woman of Power

Cleopatra: The First Woman of Power

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 15, 1999

Runtime

0h 50m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Cleopatra: The First Woman of Power

Production Companies

Cinenova, Discovery

Director

Katherine Gilday

Description

Narrated by actress Anjelica Huston, this 1999 documentary explores the myths surrounding the legendary ruler of Egypt, separating fact from fiction. Was Cleopatra a captivating temptress who seduced her way to the top? Or was she a capable and intelligent leader? With the help of reenactments, location footage, Hollywood film clips and interviews with historians, the fascinating truth about Cleopatra emerges.