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Every morning, two suns rise over Egypt.

But which of these two suns shines brighter?

Is it the great Ra, Lord of the Heavens, who lights up our earth?

Or is it Cleopatra, daughter of Isis and Queen of Egypt, who confuses our senses?

Move aside!

Make way!

Get back! Out of the way!

Make way for your Queen!

Well, Cleopatra, you don't greet me today?

You pass without even looking at me?

I am your King, husband and brother. - I beg your pardon, I did not see you.

It was not my intention to disregard you.

Nothing on this earth compares to the beauty of your face.

But if you sit like this, my gaze will be drawn to other parts of your body.

You pay a lot of attention to my tool of pleasure.

It is a pity that you neglect your Queen.

You are too occupied satisfying others.

A wise King should be generous.

If that is so, then continue to be generous, My Lord.

I do not want to stand in your way when you are doing good.

Noble men of Egypt! Let the festivities begin!

Stay where everyone can see you.

Stop! Bring in the warriors.

Out of the way! Move! Make way!

You will fight each other.

For the enjoyment of your Queen.

Come! Take your places!

Wait for my signal. Ready? Go!

Go on!

Careful! Wait!

Finish him!

Higher!

Take off the veil.

I want to see.

She's beautiful. Take her.

Take your reward!

What are you waiting for? Don't be afraid, girl.

Yes, that's it.

Go! Faster! Faster!

Yes?

Joy, hurry up. We're ready for you. How long will you keep us waiting?

I don't feel like it. I'm not ready. I don't like this rape scene.

I'll let you now when I'm ready.

Come here, my child.

No!

No!

Enough, brother! Leave her.

Let me go!

Let you go, babe? You'd betray your country to get a man into your bed!

Let you go? Never! Do you hear me! Never!

Why don't you grant me, your brother, this power?

Tell me the truth, Cleopatra.

The kingdom of Egypt is split in two by the rivalry between Cleopatra and Ptolemy.

They love each other and they hate each other.

And not even Caesar, who is currently in Alexandria,

can bring them to their senses.

Take those panties off. The cloth is transparent, you can see right through it.

Fits like a glove. It'll be fine.

Natasha, it's important Caesar can undress Cleopatra without too much effort.

It shouldn't look clumsy when he strips her tunic from her body.

I'll put some snap-buttons on it. - Thanks.

Sorry.

It's an exact replica of Egyptian jewelry from that time.

The museum in Cairo sent us photos. They were a great help.

Natasha, your sense of historical accuracy notwithstanding...

but the movie doesn't depend on the costume, but on what's underneath it.

Tell me, how do you want to shoot the scene where I meet Casear?

What can I expect? - You'll see it when we start rehearsals, darling.

Farrell should be here soon. He was told half past twelve.

I think that's him.

Turn around, let's see. That's great!

Ah Henry, we were just talking about you. - Nothing bad I hope.

No, I was just telling Joy about your reputation.

Joy, this is Henry Farrell. He's a great theatrical actor.

Henry... Joy. My Cleopatra. - Delighted.

I saw some of your films. They're a real treat.

So he's going to play Caesar? - Walter picked me.

Oh well. I'll be in wardrobe if you need me. - That went well.

I think the decor will amaze you.

Please. - A real gentleman.

We could shoot the scene here. What do you think?

The scene with the carpet you mean? - Which scene with the carpet?

I already told you this. - You didn't even give me a script.

Unbelievable. - It's a classic.

Come, let me show you. I haven't made up my mind yet.

So...

I think it will be best to shoot the carpet scene here.

The garden in the background will create a lovely atmosphere.

They can bring in the carpet from there.

Caesar... Caesar will be here.

I'll need to think of something for Cleopatra. Come a little closer.

Cleopatra... just lie down here.

What? - Just lie down.

This is the starting position. You look Caesar in the eye.

You see him fo the first time. and because you want to show respect to the Roman Emperor...

you kneel before him.

That's it. You stand up, and bow to him.

Come, don't make a fuss. And then you kiss his left foot.

Come on. No, kiss the right foot.

The real Cleopatra would have never done that. - And how would you know that?

We can't ask the people who were there. So we do this my way.

Henry, let's try the scene.

The right foot? - Yes. Cleopatra, position!

Play the scene the way I told you.

So lie down. Thank you.

Now, look up at Caesar.

Stand up!

Closer to him.

Now you bow in humility and kiss his right foot.

More dedication! Don't forget, he holds your kingdom in his hands.

Again!

The real Cleopatra, as you pointed out, would have told Caesar...

that she wasn't afraid of him.

Joy and the Pharaohs Ready? Camera?

Cleopatra, scene 8, take 4. - Action!

Caesar, Queen Cleopatra sent me...

to bring you a gift and deliver a message.

Tell me the message. - Cleopatra will deliver that herself.

Cut! What the hell! What is that supposed to mean!

I don't feel passion. no burning desire!

Come one, wake up! Let's try again!

The director is getting on my nerves. He's a tyrant.

I just can't cope with the way he directs.

I won't put up with it. I annoy him wherever I can.

It pleases me. And in the end, I will have it my way.

I was walking in this unknown city. Alone.

It gives me ideas. I'm curious. I love adventure so much.

Just because I love a guy doesn't mean I don't look at other people.

I don't want to deprive anyone.

Hello!

This is good vodka. 20 Dollars. - No.

Another good Vodka. 20 Dollars.

20 Dollars. - No.

How much for the whole box? - 20 Dollars.

That's too much. Dix Dollars. Ten Dollars for all. Okay?

Okay, 10 dollars. - What's your name?

What's your name? - My name is Dimitri.

Dimitri. If you want, I'll have dinner with you tonight.

Dinner? Dinner.

Dinner. Yes? Let's go.

Nasdrowje!

Not bad, this. - Isn't he cute?

Yes, he is.

Henry, let's go over this. You enter the room, then go there.

Then you see them. You pause, excited.

You must convey it is she, who sparked great passion in you.

She seems willing. You approach her.

You sit down next to her, and then you pull up her tunic.

You can see her beautiful buttocks. Sarah, you really do have a wonderful ass.

Then you caress it. Slowly.

People need to feel that you're taking your time. And you, Sarah, you slowly wake up.

Was I asleep all this time? - Yes, you were exhausted after last night's scene.

Obviously. - And from there on, you improvise.

You stretch and squirm. You're overcome with feelings.

Caesar gets this huge erection and then slowly penetrates you.

And make it hot. I want to see a steamy love scene.

One test for the camera.

No! - What do you mean, no?

No! He doesn't touch me! - What do you mean "he doesn't touch you"?

Caesar is supposed to shower and brush his teeth before filming.

And if he has onions for breakfast again, I'm out of here!

What do you mean? I don't eat onions for breakfast.

Listen,Henry, do something. Do her a favor.

Go take a bath. - You can't be serious!

She's right. He smells.

Ave!

I have never eaten onions. Never!

Short break!

Can you tell me where he went?

I would like to remind you we have to be done here by tonight.

There's no other way. The Russians are starting another project tomorrow!

Don't worry Mr. Producer. I will find a way.

Well, I have a solution. - Well, what is it? Come on!

If you have two minutes, I have a friend, Dimitri. - A pleasure.

He can get cheap caviar. And good caviar. For 100 francs a kilogram.

That's good! - Get to the point.

And I think Dimitri is a natural.

He can be Caesar's son. - Caesar... a son. Why not?

Then with us, he'll have a Russian son. Of course!

It won't be Henry who seduces me. Let the son do it!

It would be a lot more interesting. Henry isn't particularly imaginitive.

And think of the younger audience.

But can he speak French? English?

He doesn't need to speak, he has other talents. - I see.

Good. He plays Caesar's son. He's going to need a costume.

So, Galja. Explain to him that he enters through that door.

He sees Sarah, lifts up the tunic, and has sex with her. Translate.

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Places!

Quiet on set!

Concentrate please. Camera! - Ready.

Action!

No, no, I said we would start on Joy.

Wait, go to their faces again. I want a close-up.

No, it needs to be full body. I need a harder version for the video.

Fine, let it roll.

After today, I felt kind of weird. It's never happened with someone that young. . Usually I'm only interested in older men.

But Dimitri was so tender. And that excited me.

He was awkward and didn't quite know what to do.

His skin was so soft, and that always turns me on.

I don't feel at all guilty that it happened.

If I like someone, nothing and no one can stop me.

I have no bourgeois morality. And that's great.

Thanks for the ride. Have a nice day!

Joy?

Are you out of your mind? No on can treat Marc Anthony like that and get away with it!

You have rejected all of my envoys.

So fine, here I am. I would like to speak to you myself.

I do not recall having sent for you.

Sent for me? It is your silence that brings me here!

Your refusal to speak to anyone but me.

Leave us alone. - I'm the one giving the orders here!

Besides, it is the law that you speak to me only on your knees.

Cleopatra will now hear your requests.

But will the beautiful Cleopatra really hear me?

Yes, she will.

Since your departure for Rome, you have lost the ability to speak.

Do you not hear the sound of my voice? - Yes, but only for a short while.

Before that, I only heard the voices of the ambassadors.

What they had to say meant nothing to me.

Now speak, Marc Anthony.

I will savor every word. - Rome.... Shit, I forgot my line.

Cut! What the hell are you doing?

Why don't you remember your line? If you can't handle your vodka, stop drinking!

What's she doing here? - Joan!

Joy! - It's good to see you.

You look great. - It's all original!

It's unbelievable. You really became an actress?

I wanted to be successful in another area.

I like your new hair. - Thanks.

I have so much to tell you. - I should hope so.

I'm so glad to see you.

It's amazing. I feel like I'm finally myself.

Learning lines. Working with real actors.

You can't imagine what it's like... how great it is. - Don't tell me any fairy tales.

What is this about? What kind of film is this?

I'm guessing you have nude scenes? - You guessed right.

But let me tell you: it's all fake. - Fake?

You're faking it too? Are you kidding me?

No. Besides, you could do with a change. You should do this as well.

Walter and I already talked about you. - Walter? Who's Walter?

He's the director. He acts disgusting sometimes.

But he understands actors.

I don't know. How could I remember my lines with my awful memory?

Memorizing lines isn't that hard.

He has a beautiful part lined up for you. - For me.

Yes!.

Linda...

Galja, come here please?

She's made for this part.

The problem is, she can't understand me.

Tell her to respond to the others. More feeling in the intimate scenes.

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You play along and translate. - No, I can't.

Why not? Do me a favor. Don't be shy, come with us.

Caesar was murdered by Roman Senators in front of the Senate building.

Marc Anthony succumbed to Cleopatra's charms and took Caesar's place by her side.

Cleopatra has become a devotee of black magic...

and practices a lot of occult rituals.

In these ceremonies, they offer young virgins to the Gods.

I hate that scene, because everything was fake.

When both partners enjoy it, I have nothing against a little violence in love.

Today I offer you the most beautiful slaves I ever had to sell you.

Take this one. isn't she beautiful?

Let's hear it. Make your offer! What would you pay for this beautiful slave?

Show me. - Turn around. Isn't her body perfect?

I'm waiting for offers, gentlemen. Who isn't enchanted by her beauty?

She's a virgin! - I offer ten jugs!

20 jugs is the minimum bid. - 20 jugs? That's a fortune!

So, who offers a camel for this splendid woman? Take a closer look at her.

Why are you hesitating. It's a bargain! So take it, what are you waiting for?

If you don't want them, I'll go elsewhere. - I'll offer a camel.

A camel is offered here. Who will do more? Just think of the pleasure she will bring you!

I'll give only 3 jugs. - Add 10 more and she's yours.

Egyptians, don't let such a treasure get away from you!

A cow. That's a reasonable offer. Please don't touch the merchandise!

At this price, you have to be careful! - Fine, but don't go too far.

Too skinny. You don't have to take her. - A cow and a camel, going once...

Going twice, and gone. Sold!

Why didn't you give her to me? - What? Trade one cow for another?

A male slave from Nubia. How much for this treasure?

He has skin as soft as rose petals.

Too young. - I offer 10 crates of dates.

12! - I had to travel far to find him, at great expense!

Too much! - Who offers more for this one?

That can't be all! Look at this beautiful specimen!

18 crates and 2 jugs of fruit. - Good enough, she's yours.

Bring her to the others.

And now, a valuable slave from Syria.

Everyone gets one.

Marc Anthony and Cleopatra enjoyed every day they had together.

Their nights were shaped by passion, but Rome sent Octavian to conquer Egypt.

Blinded by love, Marc Anthony did not realize that his days were numbered,

for Octavian had sworn to kill his enemy.

Noble Queen, you have given me a difficult task.

I need to inform you that Octavian's troops have landed in Egypt.

He threatens to destroy Egypt, unless Cleopatra shows him her good will.

Express yourself more clearly, messenger. What does Octavian want?

A sign. A gesture of your loyalty to Rome.

Tell me what he wants. - Marc Anthony.

How dare he! He actually wants the head of Marc Anthony?

And that is what he calls a sign of loyalty? A gesture of good will?

Tell Octavian he can have two heads... or none!

Cut! Great! Break for lunch. We resume at two!

Jack, get the camera in front of the column for the next scene.

Take care of that cable. Damn, you can't concentrate here.

Higher. Higher! That's it, stop!

And now tilt a bit. That's it! That's good enough!

Excuse me, do you know where Sarah is? - Probably in her dressing room.

No, I was just there... - Then I don't know. Maybe the cafeteria?

Sorry, I'm just asking. Happy with the filming? - No. Why?

Oh well. Let me tell you, I'm glad to hear it.

Sometimes I identify so much with the part I play,

that I forget all around me, and I have trouble returning to reality.

I have a great memory, which helps me a lot with my acting.

How could I forget those conflicting feelings with my first kiss?

The torments of jealousy, the loneliness after a fight, the lie...

the intoxicating reconciliation. All those intense emotions in a relationship...

are quickly forgotten. It's like in a dream.

Sit down please!

You want to become an actress, am I right?

Well, she had... - Don't worry about it.

I won't put you in Shakespeare today.

I assume she told you that some scenes in this film are pretty...

extroardinary. Which means you'd have to be naked.

That's fine with me. I've been posing for nude photos since I was 16.

Interesting. Nudity is often a problem for beginners.

For this one scene, I need a woman who radiates eroticism...

and who can express feelings. It's a very explosive scene.

It's important that you can express your sexuality in front of the camera,

without any inhibitions. - Allow me to show you.

Then you can see for yourself.

Good, Great. Sensational!

You have a stunning figure. You're hired, alright?

Yes. And the lines? - What lines?

The lines... the ones I need to learn.

Ah, those lines.

As far as I can tell, there's no dialogue in this scene.

No, the dialogue was cancelled because it was utterly uninteresting.

The only thing that's important is originality. Only the situation matters.

Is my wife in there? - No men allowed inside the harem.

Please make an exception and let me in. She's my wife.

Men are not allowed inside the harem. - Knock it off with your little play!

What kind of film is this anyway?

Come, lie down. Relax.

Just relax.

It won't hurt. Don't be scared. Relax.

What is it? Tired already? - You set me up on that, didn't you?

Fake it by the way.

Tell me about your first lesbian scene.

That was in House of Dreams. Did you see it?

I think it was a movie. Directed by an American.

Gina Fine had the lead. - What? Her?

It was an SM scene. I was beaten. It was crazy.

It was one of those horse whips. - I know them.

It was a great experience.

I generally don't like women. But for Gina I'll make an exception.

I'd love to be seduced by her.

Sleeping with a woman is not the same as sleeping with a man. And not just physically.

It's a more tender feeling, a whole different kind of love.

One that cannot be experienced with men.

Being with a woman is more gentle and more intense.

It's a different world of emotions. - Anything is possible with a woman.

That's right.

Powerless against Octavian's army,

Marc Anthony decided to take his own life.

The story, however, left for posterity,

is that he died a hero's death.

Cleopatra, too, decided upon suicide, and wanted one last night with her lover.

The Queen organized a great orgy in Marc Anthony's honor.

It was to be a night of debauchery. The Lady of the Nile will be immortal for eternity.

Aren't they beautiful? - Yes. Thank you so much.

Do you like her? - I'll help you.

Have fun!

Make room. You can sleep somewhere else.

Will you just relax?

Shall we retire? - Yes!

That's great, Joy. Cut!

You can talk about your love lives later. Places everyone!

There were no glasses in ancient Egypt. Get to your place.

Linda, the costume looks great on you. Take your place.

Take off the bathrobe. Now for the main battle!

It was a joke. Forget it, sit down.

Just sit down. Right there, yes.

Places everyone! Silence please!

Silence please. Everyone sit down, we're about to start shotting.

Silence please!

Sorry Joan, we don't pay you to do it behind the set.

Just in front of the camera, as the contract says.

I was just rehearsing the scene. I'll be right there.

Thank you.

Joy? Joy!

Cut! What is it, Jan, Are you nervous?

I...

You want to be an actress? - Yes.

To be successful in the movies, you should not only be pretty, but also uninhibited.

Do you understand? Are you? - Oh yes.

You should think only of the scene. Do you understand that, Clara?

I'll do whatever is required. - And you know all eyes will be upon you?

Everyone will watch you having sex.

When the camera rolls, and the director says "Action!", you'll have to get started...

and give it your all, little one.

Joy? Joy! Nasty creatures.

Joy! Joy! Wake up. This can't be happening!

How long has she been lying here? - Hello!

Are you crazy, scaring us like that? I thought you...

You know him? How? Let's go, you almost gave me a heart attack.

It was just a joke. Don't be mad.

Civilizations rise and civilizations fall.

Only the wheels of history keep on turning.

We humans are nothing but bystanders that must play their part.

Dimitri!

What do you think of Paris? I'm doing my next movie there.

And as luck would have it, we still need an actor for it.

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He doesn't speak French or English. - That doesn't matter.

They're doing a porn version of Tsjechov's The Three Sisters.

It's about a young Russian whose tongue was cut out,

because unfortunately, he could never keep his mouth shut.

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