Events
Classics Film Series: Cleopatra (1963) Part II
Date and Time
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Description
This film and stage series presented by the Classics department aims to show students some of the ways in which ancient texts continue to inform modern thought through public literature and productions.
“An important component to this project is to open students’ eyes to classical influences outside of the classroom, where they dominate the landscape,” said David Crane, Assistant Professor in the Classics department.
Students are invited to attend any or all of the series showings, which includes a diverse portfolio of films, musicals and student performances.
Cleopatra (1963)
In 1963, this colossal and opulent $60 million spectacular was epic in every sense of the word. Handsomely mounted by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the drama follows the eighteen tumultuous years that led to the founding of the Roman Empire. Cleopatra (Elizabeth Taylor) meets up with Julius Caesar (Rex Harrison) and plans to lure Caesar to her boudoir in order to forge an alliance with Rome so that she may hold on to her Egyptian empire.
When Caesar is stabbed to death in the Roman Senate, Cleopatra is left without an ally, and Egypt is up for grabs. When Roman general Mark Antony (Richard Burton) comes along, she seduces him in order to make him over into her new protector.
[adapted from Rotten Tomatoes]
Contact
Prof. David Crane: <[email protected]>