Released in 2002 and based on the album Asterix and Cleopatra by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra quickly became one of the greatest successes of French cinema. Directed by Alain Chabat, the film won over audiences with its quirky humor, now-cult lines and luxury cast.
Christian Clavier and Gérard Depardieu reprise their iconicAsterix & Obelix roles, accompanied by Jamel Debbouze as the whimsical architect Edifis. Monica Bellucci plays a charismatic Cleopatra, whileAlain Chabat plays an ironic Julius Caesar. Alongside them, a host of actors and comedians bring a unique touch to the film, from Dieudonné to Edouard Baer and his famous monologue by the scribe Otis.
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra will be broadcast on TF1 on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 9:10pm.
Synopsis: To defy the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, decides to build a sumptuous palace in the middle of the desert in three months. If she succeeded, he would have to publicly concede that the Egyptian people were the greatest of all peoples. To this end, Cleopatra calls on Edifis, an energetic avant-garde architect. If he succeeds, she covers him in gold. If he fails, she throws him to the crocodiles. The latter, aware of the challenge ahead, seeks help from his old friend Getafix. The druid travels to Egypt with Asterix and Obelix. Meanwhile, Amonbofis, Cleopatra's official architect, is jealous that the queen has chosen Edifis to build the palace, and will do everything in his power to defeat his rival.
Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra is a comedy that appeals to children and adults alike. Its multi-level humor, oscillating between visual jokes, puns and pop-culture references, makes it a film appreciated by several generations. Fans ofAlain Chabat 's universe will find his comic touch, already present in Les Nuls and later in Sur la piste du Marsupilami.
Those who enjoy French comedies from the early 2000s, such as Le Boulet or RRRrrrr!!!, should appreciate this film's offbeat humor and cult-favorite lines. On the other hand, viewers preferring more subtle comedies or more faithful adaptations of theAsterix albums may be put off by the film's resolutely modern tone.
With its impressive cast, hard-hitting humor and inventive direction, Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra has become a staple of French cinema. More than twenty years after its release, the film continues to be re-released and quoted by fans, proof of its enduring impact on pop culture. An evening not to be missed by fans of comedy and legendary lines.
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