Cleopatra (2003)

A retired teacher and a soap star leave their routines and the men in their lives behind and embark on a weekend trip.

Director:

Eduardo Mignogna

Writers:

Silvina Chague, Eduardo Mignogna

Stars:

Norma Aleandro, Natalia Oreiro, Leonardo Sbaraglia

4 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Norma Aleandro	...	Cleopatra
Natalia Oreiro	...	Sandra
Leonardo Sbaraglia	...	Carlos
Héctor Alterio	...	Roberto
Alberto de Mendoza	...	Víctor
Boy Olmi	...	Francis
Oscar Ferrigno Jr.	...	Director TV
Eugenia Levin	...	Guionista TV
Diego Rodríguez Ernesto	...	Asistente TV
Pía Uribelarrea	...	Mujer 1 Baño
Irene Goldszer	...	Mujer 2 Baño (as Irene Goldzer)
Luciana Dulitzky	...	Asistente Baño TV (as Luciana Dulizky)
Maite Zumelzú	...	Reportera
Erasmo Olivera	...	Empoleado heladera
Cristina Magariño	...	Mujer Policia

Storyline

A retired teacher and a soap star leave their routines and the men in their lives behind and embark on a weekend trip.

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Plot Keywords:

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Taglines:

Nunca es tarde para cambiar. (It's never too late to change.)

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Official Sites:

Alquimia Cinema [Spain] Official site [Poland]

Country:

Spain Argentina

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

14 August 2003 (Argentina)

Also Known As:

Клеопатра

Filming Locations:

Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Box Office

Budget:

€1,300,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Televisión Federal (Telefe), Patagonik Film Group, Alquimia Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Towering Inferno (1974)

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Soundtracks

Punetecito de mi Rio
Written by Antonio Tormo, Diego Benitez and Eusebio Dojorti

User Reviews

Either Do What You Should Do or Do What You Want or Just Sit Down

Eduardo Mignogna's 'Cleopatra' may bear some resemblance to 'Thelma and Louise'. In both movies the two leads are frustrated with their current life and so they embark on a roadtrip. That's where the similarities end. 'Cleopatra' is much more toned down and restrained. It has a more poetic feel to it while 'Thelma and Louise' is more suspenseful and energetic. With photogenic cinematography of the stunning landscape and a whimsical soundtrack, the movie is pleasing to look at.

The writing is also quite down to earth and Mignogna does a fine job as director. He's storytelling is quite smoothe and he balances comedy and intensity with skill, never allowing the film to lose its whimsical edge. A beautiful Natalia Oreiro and Leonardo Sbaraglia are very good. Héctor Alterio is darkly funny as a lazy slacker husband.

'Cleopatra' mainly works because it has heart and the heart of Cleopatra is Norma Aleandro. Her sequences provide the best moments of the film, whether it's the funniest or most intense. Easily, she's a scene stealer and a joy to watch. Notice when she's talking to the camera, it really is if she's speaking to you.

'Cleopatra' is another movie that showcases Aleandro's talent. It's like a breath of fresh air in the countryside. It's a joy to watch.