National Theatre Live: Antony & Cleopatra (2018) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 188 mins · English

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Directed by

Simon Godwin

Starring

Ralph Fiennes, Sophie Okonedo, Gloria Obianyo, Fisayo Akinade, Tunji Kasim, Tim McMullan

Following the death of Caesar and his assassins, General Mark Antony governs alongside his allies in Rome. Meanwhile, in Egypt, Queen Cleopatra and Antony have begun a passionate love affair. As devotion clashes with duty, their intense relationship fuels a devastating conflict that threatens the empire and leads to tragic consequences.