Cleopatra (1999)

Overview

Set in 69 B.C., Cleopatra explores the life of the iconic Egyptian queen who catches the eye of Julius Caesar at just 18. Their passionate affair ignites scandal, especially since Caesar's Roman allies and wife disapprove of his infatuation with Cleopatra. Despite their turbulent relationship, Cleopatra bears Caesar a son, complicating his legacy. Tensions rise as Caesar, who has a daughter with his wife, names Octavian as his heir, setting the stage for conflict and intrigue amid the political landscape of ancient Rome.