Giulio Cesare in Egitto

2007 • 3h 36m • History, Drama, Romance, Adventure

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).

Director

Thomas Grimm

Writers

Nicola Francesco Haym

Status

Released