6 of the most striking images of Cleopatra on the screen

In November 69 BC, she was born Cleopatra, the last Queen of Egypt from the Macedonian dynasty of the Ptolemies.

Cleopatra, perhaps the most famous woman of antiquity, who became famous mainly due to the dramatic stories of love for the Roman General Mark Antony. This story has inspired many modern artists for the creation of literary works and films. Today we have selected the best images of Cleopatra, embodied on the screen.

Cleopatra devoted a lot of movies. The first black-and-white silent film "Cleopatra" was filmed in 1899 by Director Georges Melacom. It was followed by two more. Well, we shall begin the story since 1934.

1. Claudette Kolber

American film Director Cecil DeMille took off his "Cleopatra" in 1934. The film was nominated for five Oscars, including for best picture, and won one in the category "Best cinematography". French Claudette Kolber constantly delayed shooting because she thought that the outfits Cleopatra's not good enough sit on it, and then sent them to trouble.

2. Vivien Leigh

Vivien Leigh played the title role in the British film "Caesar and Cleopatra" directed by Gabriel Pascal's 1945. The film was the last film adaptation of the play by Bernard Shaw, written during his lifetime. The image is embodied on the screen If the author endured a severe verdict: "It is absolutely not suitable!"

3. Sophia Loren

The following adaptation of the film by Italian Mario Mattoli 1954 starring Sophia Loren in the lead role called "Two nights with Cleopatra". Initially, this role was intended Gina Lollobrigida, but in the last moment refused to play Cleopatra had Lauren.

4. Elizabeth Taylor

The movie "Cleopatra" 1963 with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in the lead roles has won four Oscars and several other awards. Budget 65 of Taylor suits, including dress of gold brocade, was 194 $ 800 — a record amount ever spent on costumes one actor.

On the set of Taylor and Burton began a whirlwind romance, their relationship is one of those "love to hate" lasted until his death. And the scene of the occurrence of Cleopatra in Rome was almost cancelled due to the crowd, which delighted began to scream "Liz! Liz!" instead of "Cleopatra! Cleopatra!".

5. Elena Koreneva

We could not pass the Russian version of "Caesar and Cleopatra" — a drama directed by Alexander Belinsky, filmed in 1979. Cleopatra is played by Yelena Koreneva, and a few she made up innocent Smoktunovskij.

6. Monica Bellucci

The beautiful Monica Bellucci got the role of Cleopatra in the biopic, and in the French family Comedy "Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra" in 2002. By the time of the release of this painting became the most expensive French film and received the French national film award "Cesar" in the nomination "Best costume design".

7. Angelina Jolie

The latest, most modern Cleopatra should become the favorite of millions of men around the world Angelina Jolie. However, get it from her in the end, it's unclear. The film starring Jolie planned to start shooting in 2010. In early 2013, the Studio seems to have finally found a Director (the fourth), are ready to take the picture, they became ash, but that's the fate of the film remains unknown.