@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Popular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and Julius Caesar have made a bet, with Caesar wagering the project cannot be completed in a few weeks time. With the help of a magic potion, Asterix comes to the rescue of the Queen of the Nile as Caesar and an angry architect plot against them.
Quick Stats
6.9
TMDB Rating
1,040
Votes
1h 12m
Runtime
—
Budget
$1.1M
Box Office
—
Return
Key Crew
DirectorRené Goscinny
WriterPierre Tchernia
CinematographyJean Midre
ComposerGérard Calvi
EditorLászló Molnár
Produced by
BelvisionDargaud Films
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Roger Carel
Astérix (voice)
Jacques Morel
Obélix (voice)
Micheline Dax
Cléopâtre (voice)
Jacques Balutin
(voice)
Jacques Bodoin
(voice)
Maurice Chevit
(voice)
Pierre Tornade
(voice)
C
Claude Dasset
(voice)
P
Pierre Garin
(voice)
Olivier Hussenot
(voice)
Jacques Jouanneau
(voice)
Bernard Lavalette
(voice)
Rodolphe Marcilly
(voice)
J
Joël Noël
(voice)
Jean Parédès
(voice)
