Of all the Ancient Egyptian rulers, Cleopatra is one who attracts the most interest. While a lot is known about one of the latest rulers of the era, there’s still so much that’s shrouded in mystery. That’s perhaps why she’s been represented so often in entertainment, and why people are always trying to find new ways to display her to audiences.
The most exciting piece of recent news regarding Cleopatra is that there are plans to bring her to life in a new way. There’s a proposal for a new, multi-sensory experience called The Queen’s Festival – Bloom, which will tell the story of Cleopatra in a brand new way.
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Cleopatra Has Been Represented in Many Different Ways Over the Years
Although Cleopatra’s tomb has never been found, she’s one of the most famous Ancient Egyptian faces in the mainstream. She’s a highly prevalent figure in the iGaming market, spawning so many different spinoffs that it is possible on the sites of today toplay Cleopatra Christmas slot game rounds in addition to those of previous entries like Cleopatra Grand, Gold, and Mega Jackpots.
Along with games, Cleopatra has been represented on the screen various times. The 1963 Cleopatra from Joseph L. Mankiewicz is one of the most famous films of all time, with Elizabeth Taylor in the starring role. There’s even talk of a new offering on the horizon, with rumoursthat Denis Villeneuve will be directing.
Most recently, Netflix released a Queen Cleopatra documentary, which made up the second season of the African Queens series. Adele James played the iconic queen in a dramatized explainer that included narration from Jada Pinkett Smith and interviews with experts.
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Concept for a 90-Minute Journey Back in Time
According to a recent report, there are plans to bring Cleopatra to life in a way that has never been done before. The experienceis structured as a 90-minute journey through a series of carefully designed spaces, each representing symbolic aspects of Cleopatra’s life and era. Rather than following a strict chronological timeline, the concept focuses on emotional and thematic storytelling.
The immersive journey is a concept developed by Egyptian-born creative producer Lydia Ghobrial and Danish designer Klaus Sommer Paulsen, with plenty of help from Egyptologists to ensure that everything is as accurate as possible. People who visit will be met with a reception area where they are introduced to the theme of The Queen’s Festival, and then they will have the chance to explore different rooms. Along with Cleopatra, there will be other queens including Hatshepsut and Nefertiti.
The whole experience will come to life with the latest technology, including augmented reality so that visitors can see digital aspects moving in front of them. Along with careful sound design that surrounds viewers, people will get a sense that they have travelled back in time.
Currently, The Queen’s Festival – Bloom is only an idea. However, there’s a chance that it could be available for people to see in the future in famous museums such as the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. It’s set to be a stunning spectacle, and a brand new way to learn about Cleopatra.
By Olivia Gril
