Cleopazza
When Cleopatra starts filming in Rome, a producer starts a search for a "local' Cleopatra look-a-like. A young actress is chosen for the role but it complicates here entire life.
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Plot Summary
The film is a musical comedy that satirizes the epic historical films popular at the time, particularly those set in ancient Egypt. It follows the comedic misadventures and mistaken identities surrounding the legendary Queen Cleopatra and her court, all set to musical numbers.
Critical Reception
Cleopazza was primarily a lighthearted, low-budget musical comedy intended for a mass audience, and its critical reception reflected this. It is generally regarded as a B-movie from the Italian exploitation cinema era, often characterized by its straightforward, unpretentious entertainment value rather than artistic merit.
What Reviewers Say
- A dated, low-budget musical comedy with a thin plot.
- Relies heavily on its musical numbers and comedic premise.
- Offers some campy entertainment for fans of retro Italian comedies.
Google audience: Audience reception is scarce for this obscure Italian musical comedy, with no significant trends in likes or dislikes readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was made during the peak of the Italian 'peplum' (sword-and-sandal) genre, but it intentionally parodied the more serious historical epics of that era, including the popular Elizabeth Taylor starrer 'Cleopatra' from the same year.
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