Roll out the (red) carpet for Gavaldon and his Cleo.

Roberto Gavaldon would resume the soothsayers subject in his remarkable film noir "palma di tu mano "(1954) ; here one deals with comedy and most of the time ,as a spoof on sword and sandals movies, it succeeds.

Astutely blending modern times and antiquity , using the same characters in both "eras" ,it's often riotously funny;Luis Sandrini , who rolls his eyes and makes his mummy in the pyramid squint , is an efficient comic actor; in Ceasar's times, he becomes himself some kind of seer, trying to warn the Roman general against his enemies ,and when the tragic event occurs , he has a terse :"it was written" (in my history book) ;history is given a rough ride , for instance Ptolemy ,Cleo's brother (and hubby) was dead a long time ago when Mark Anthony was living with his queen in Egypt ,but what 's the matter? The comedy works ,and using a soothsayer's powers to make the unfortunate hero a time traveler is not derivative .In spite of the scene in the arena which drags on and an Egyptian orgy complete with dances which recall south-American samba , there's hardly a dull moment.

Spanish-language cinema across Spain and Latin America is united by its engagement with history, cultural identity, and social transformation. In Spain, films often balance artistic experimentation with popular genres while reflecting on memory, politics, and family. In Latin America, cinema has been deeply tied to questions of colonial legacy, resistance, and community resilience, ranging from intimate dramas to bold political allegories.

Ana Torrent in The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

Will Ferrell, Angela Grillo, and Lap-Gei Cheung in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

The fantasy genre features imaginative and often magical worlds, characters, and events. It explores realms beyond the boundaries of reality, featuring elements such as magic, mythical creatures, supernatural powers, and fantastical settings. These stories can take place in entirely fictional worlds or blend fantastical elements with real-world settings.

Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

La vida íntima de Marco Antonio y Cleopatra

During a fake seance, hapless Marco Antonio falls into a trance where he goes back to ancient Rome and woos Cleopatra.

María Antonieta Pons and Luis Sandrini in La vida íntima de Marco Antonio y Cleopatra (1947)

The Biggest Movies and TV Coming in September

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

The intimate life of Antony and Cleopatra

La vida íntima de Marco Antonio y Cleopatra (1947)

La vida íntima de Marco Antonio y Cleopatra

Photos1

Top Cast19

User reviews2

Related interests

Storyline

Top picks

Details

Tech specs

Contribute to this page

More to explore

Recently viewed