Cleopatra (2007 film)

Cleopatra is a 2007 Brazilian epic historical drama film directed by Júlio Bressane. It stars Alessandra Negrini in the eponymous role.

Cast

 * Alessandra Negrini .... Cleopatra
 * Miguel Falabella .... Julius Caesar
 * Bruno Garcia .... Mark Antony
 * Taumaturgo Ferreira .... Pothinus
 * Heitor Martinez .... Augustus
 * Lúcio Mauro .... Ptolemy XII Auletes
 * Nildo Parente .... Priest Karabas
 * Josie Antello .... Arsinoe III of Egypt

Release
The film premiered at the Brasília Film Festival on November 23, 2007.

Filmed in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro with cinematography by Walter Carvalho (from Central Station and Carandiru), Cleopatra is defined by the filmmaker as “a lyrical vision” of the persona of the last queen of ancient Egypt.

Awards
2007: Festival de Brasília
 * 1) Best Film (won)
 * 2) Best Actress (Alessandra Negrini) (won)
 * 3) Best Art Direction (Moa Batsow) (won)
 * 4) Best Cinematography (Walter Carvalho) (won)
 * 5) Best Music (Guilherme Vaz) (won)
 * 6) Best Sound (Leandro Lima) (won)