Im vierten Jahrhundert vor Christus schwingt sich der junge Alexander (Colin Farrell) nach branchenüblichem Vatermord auf den Thron der Mazedonen. Hephaistion Ancient historians, as well as modern ones, have also written on Alexander's marriage to Roxana the beautiful [Persian] woman. He dies less than three months after Hephaistion, in the same manner, keeping his promise that he would follow him. This I know, Alexander. Many will love you, Alexander, but none so pure and deep... Roxane And I will wait. What Could Go Wrong? [3] Based on a $155 million production budget, as well as additional marketing costs, the film was a box office bomb, with projected losses of as much as $71 million. Roxane [32], 'Alexander Revisited: The Final Unrated Cut'. D. Gritten, "Fall Sneaks: Fearsome Phalanx: Executing His Vision of Grandeur, Oliver Stone Leads A Front Line of Powder-Keg Actors Across 3 Continents. Talk. Roxane Alexander accepted and Roxanne became his wife. This film is a modern adaptation (set in a small town in the 1980s) of Cyrano De Bergerac and is very difficult to enjoy without being familiar with the play. [Thanks to Cheryl Larcombe] We think the restaraunt (Dixie's Cafe) is actually on Vernon Street, on the next block to the Heritage Hotel. : The film's original screenplay derived in part from the book Alexander the Great, published in 1973 by the University of Oxford historian Robin Lane Fox. It was directed by Oliver Stone and starred Colin Farrell. gebar sie dessen Sohn Alexander IV. : I don't know how many film-makers have managed to make three versions of the same film, but I have been fortunate to have the opportunity because of the success of video and DVD sales in the world, and I felt, if I didn't do it now, with the energy and memory I still have for the subject, it would never quite be the same again. Hephaistion Oliver Stone has, in his various commentaries in the film's DVD[citation needed], defended many of the most glaring historical issues in regard to Persian and Indian history by claiming that he had no time or resources to portray accurately a multitude of battles at the expense of storytelling. Roxanne received an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 40 reviews, with the consensus being: "Though its sweetness borders on sappiness, Roxanne is an unabashedly romantic comedy that remains one of Steve Martin's funniest". It grossed over $167 million worldwide against a $155 million budget, becoming a box-office bomb. He [Alexander] was a complicated man, it was a complicated story, and it doesn't hurt to make it longer and let people who loved the film [...] see it more and understand it more. Alexander also had a second wife, Statira. Wedding of Alexander and Roxane by André Castaigne, c. 1898-1899. | He then goes on to end his memoirs with praise to Alexander. Bowles, S., 2004. Technical Specs, [refuses to let Roxane see Alexander after the murder of Cleitus], [crying softly, he shows Alexander a ring]. in Amphipolis; auch Roxana genannt und Rhoxane oder Roksana geschrieben, persisch روشنک Roschanak) war eine sogdische[1] Prinzessin und die erste Frau Alexanders des Großen. When Alexander died in On June 11 323 she was pregnant. The two-disc set featured a new introduction by Stone. He is Hephaistion. Also seen are Alexander's private relationships with his childhood friend Hephaistion, Bagoas, and later his wife, Roxana. There are many different ways to love. He is severely injured with an arrow but survives and is celebrated. In the film, which cost about $155 million to produce, Alexander is also married to Roxane, played by Rosario Dawson, but the marriage takes a back seat to his passion for his boyhood friend. R. Lane Fox, Alexander the Great (Penguin Books, London, 1973). Oliver Stone a choisi un point de vue psychologique sur Alexandre le Grand avec de nombreuses antithèses que l'on voit tout au long du film. You're a great man. Alexander insults Philip after disowning Attalus as his kinsman, which results in Alexander's banishment from Philip's palace. Directed by Oliver Stone. Not indian classical dance this time. Der Film konzentriert sich auf den Charakter Alexanders und die Historie und verzichtet bewusst auf die Darstellung der mythologischen Elemente, wie b… Chr.) For seven years, it was the only version of the film available on Blu-ray, until the release of the Ultimate Cut, which also includes the Theatrical Cut. I'll always think of you as the sun, Alexander. Club named Alexander: The Ultimate Cut the tenth-best film of 2014. : She presented herself to Alexander and offered to become his wife. Roxane Hephaistion Alexander is a 2004 epic historical drama film based on the life of the Ancient Macedonian general and king Alexander the Great. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alexander_(2004_film)&oldid=1011730892, Films with screenplays by Laeta Kalogridis, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2012, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Articles to be expanded from February 2013, Articles needing additional references from December 2018, All articles needing additional references, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2018, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. 3 Produktions KG, Morgan Christopher Ferris as young Cassander. I've waited three days! [8] He argued that American critics and audiences had blown the issue of Alexander's sexuality out of proportion. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote in his review, "[W]e welcome the scenes of battle, pomp and circumstance because at least for a time we are free of the endless narration of Ptolemy the historian. Its only wins were for Most Intrusive Musical Score and Worst Female Fake Accent. Roxanne Filming Locations: We think the fire station is on Ward street. The only market the film opened it was Argentina, where it easily took top spot with $232,000. Alexander, the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest army leaders in the history of warfare, conquers much of the known world. He doesn't. He needs me! : Der makedonische König gehört zu den größten Eroberern aller Zeiten und dehnte sein Reich bis nach Persien, Ägypten und Indien aus. Alexander, full of grief and anger, distances himself from his wife, despite her pregnancy, believing that she has killed Hephaistion. Alexander [puts the ring on Alexander's ring finger, then embraces him]. "[26], The film is restructured into two acts with an intermission. • Roxana is one of the main characters in The Romance of Alexander and Roxana by Marshall Monroe Kirkman, 1909, reprinted 2010, ISBN 978-1-160-01995-8. This shortened the running time from 175 minutes to 167. After release, while it performed well in Europe, the American critical reaction was negative. At the British premiere of the film, Stone blamed "raging fundamentalism in morality" for the film's US box-office failure. Rossane and Her Son Alexander IV Were Murdered The large-nosed C.D. : Alexander [23][24] Critic Peter Sobczynski said "The various expansions and rejiggerings have improved it immeasurably, and what was once a head-scratching mess has reformed into an undeniably fascinating example of epic cinema."[25]. 2007: Stone also made an extended version of Alexander. Robin Lane Fox writes, "Roxana was said by contemporaries to be the most beautiful lady in all Asia. I wish you a son. : This film represents my complete and last version, as it will contain all the essential footage we shot. | This film will concentrate on those eight years of battles, as well as his relationship with his boyhood friend and battle mate, Hephaestion. I will come. You... love him? : Hephaistion Lane, "The Critics: The Current Cinema: War-Torn: Oliver Stone's 'Alexander'". What is not known is that the Persians actually had uniforms. Roxane For me, this is the complete Alexander, the clearest interpretation I can offer. Hephaistion compares Alexander to Achilles, to which Alexander replies that Hephaistion must be his Patroclus (Achilles' lover) when Hephaistion mentions that Patroclus died first, Alexander pledges that, if Hephaistion should die first, he will follow him into the afterlife (as Achilles had done for Patroclus). No. 2005: Stone's director's cut was re-edited before the DVD release later in 2005. Release Dates [4] Oliver Stone's third version, Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut (2007), sold nearly a million copies as of 2012[update].[5]. Directed by Fred Schepisi. [20], Keith Uhlich of The A.V. : : Unter seiner Führung gelingt es, die Griechen gewaltsam zu einen und die ständige Bedrohung aus Persien in die Schranken zu weisen. Turbans are not even a Persian item [...] Their armies are totally disorganized. The Alexander Movie: How are Iranians and Greeks Portrayed? Alexander : I am the Queen! With Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Rick Rossovich, Shelley Duvall. ; 310 v. Chr. Company Credits He's dead! Metacritic gave film a score of 73 based on 19 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Roxane He says none. At the 2004 Stinkers Bad Movie Awards, it received nine nominations: Worst Picture, Worst Director (Stone), Worst Actor (Farrell), Worst Supporting Actress (both Jolie and Dawson), Worst Screenplay, Most Intrusive Musical Score, Worst Female Fake Accent (Dawson and Jolie, lumped into one nomination), and Least "Special" Special Effects. Alexander was a military genius and greatly admired by his troops for his leadership and courage. Here, they hate you. It grossed over $167 million worldwide against a $155 million budget, becoming a box-office b… Alexander died young, of illness, at 33. Ptolemy mentions Alexander's punitive campaign in which he razes Thebes, also referring to the later burning of Persepolis, then gives an overview of Alexander's west-Persian campaign, including his declaration as the son of Zeus by the Oracle of Amun at Siwa Oasis, his great battle against the Persian Emperor Darius III in the Battle of Gaugamela, and his eight-year campaign across Asia. Roxane Roxane Roxane (* um 345 v. [9] The criticism prompted him to make significant changes to the film for its DVD release, whose cover characterizes them as making it "faster paced, more action-packed". Roxanne decided to make the best of the situation. I found it in Egypt... the man who sold it to me said it came from a time when man worshiped sun, and stars. Dry and academic where Troy (2004) was vulgar and willfully ahistorical". Roxane : : M. Fleming, "Stone Redraws Battle Plans: Producer Admit 'Alexander' Missteps, but Hope International Release Proves Epically Successful", Variety 397:6 (27 December 2004 – 2 January 2005), 6 (2005). His relationship with his father is destroyed when Philip marries Attalus's niece, Eurydice. Vanessa Mae contributes to the following `Roxane's Veil', which is beautifully out of place with its contemporary electronic support. ", The extended version was released under the title of Alexander Revisited: The Final Unrated Cut on 27 February 2007. [mocking] I enjoyed Steve Martin's character quite a bit as a kid and still do, but the film does not hold up nearly as well as I had hoped. : G. Abel, Hollywood Reporter 390 (2 August – 8 August 2005), 11 (2005). Stone removed seventeen minutes of footage and added nine back. : It was directed by Oliver Stone and starred Colin Farrell. : [14][15][16], On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of 16% based on 205 reviews, with an average rating of 4.02/10. I. Worthington, "Book Review: Europe: Ancient and Medieval: Alexander. We'll talk about this later. : In Persia you are a great king. Roxana, also spelled Roxane, (died c. 310 bc, Amphipolis, Thrace), wife of Alexander the Great.The daughter of the Bactrian chief Oxyartes, she was captured and married by Alexander in 327, during his conquest of Asia. "Over the last two years," he said, "I have been able to sort out some of the unanswered questions about this highly complicated and passionate monarch – questions I failed to answer dramatically enough. [10], Persian history aficionado Kaveh Farrokh questioned the omission of the burning of Persepolis by Alexander and observed that, in the film, "Greek forces are typically shown as very organised, disciplined, and so on, and what's very disturbing is, when the so-called Persians are shown confronting the Macedonians, you see them turbaned. :)Roxane (Rosario Dawson) dances for Alexander the Great. Alexander did not stay in Balkh for long. Hephaistion... is dead? Alexander ist ein Monumentalfilm des Regisseurs Oliver Stone aus dem Jahr 2004, der das Leben und Wirken von Alexander dem Großen schildert. Aigos, wurde in die Diadochenkämpfe verwickelt u… "We are not saying that we are against gays," said Yannis Varnakos, "but we are saying that the production company should make it clear to the audience that this film is pure fiction and not a true depiction of the life of Alexander". "[17] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 39 out of 100, based on 42 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". Chr. [2] Nach dem frühen Tod des großen makedonischen Königs (323 v. T. Carver, "Oliver Stone's Alexander: Warner Bros. And Intermedia Films (2004)". However, early-Greek-history ethnographer/analyst Angelos Chaniotis, of Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study—in summarizing the first three versions of the film as "a dramatisation, [rather than] a documentary"—nevertheless insists that, despite its imperfections, historians and history students "have a lot to learn" by "studying and reflecting upon" Stone's film. : After release, while it performed well in Europe, the American critical reaction was negative. [31] 'Alexander: The Ultimate Cut (Tenth Anniversary Edition)' was released in the United States on 3 June 2014. : He concludes that, as a motion picture that "captures the Zeitgeist" (spirit of the times) of the "ancient Greek" era, "no film... can rival Oliver Stone's Alexander. The story then ends with the note that Ptolemy's memoirs of Alexander were eventually burned, lost forever with the Library of Alexandria. On his deathbed, Bagoas grieves as Alexander's generals begin to split up his kingdom and fight over the ownership of his body. : Roxane [terrified] Alexander grows up with his mother Olympias and his tutor Aristotle, where he finds interest in love, honor, music, exploration, poetry and military combat. Later. Alexander: Revisited takes a more in-depth look at Alexander's life and his relationships with Olympias, Philip, Hephaestion, Roxana, and Ptolemy. The two earlier DVD versions of Alexander ("director's cut" version and the theatrical version) sold over 3.5 million copies in the United States. Four versions of the film exist, the initial theatrical cut and three home video director's cuts: the "Director's Cut" in 2005, the "Final Cut" in 2007 and the "Ultimate Cut" in 2013. R. K. Bosley, "Warrior King", American Cinematographer 85:11, 36–40, 42–43, 45–46, 48–51 (2004); B. Bergery, "Timing Alexander". `Eternal Alexander' is another supremely inspired composition and arrangement; do I hear a brief extract of a chorale from a Bruckner adagio? Coming out of tiny Macedonia, Alexander led his armies against the mighty Persian Empire, drove west to Egypt, and finally made his way east to India. BEHIND the clownish makeup, Steve Martin gives a sweet and serious performance as a latter-day Cyrano de Bergerac in ''Roxanne.'' Alexander fell in love with and married the teenager. Alexander (2004). [Roxane enters], Hephaistion [crying softly, he shows Alexander a ring] The story then returns to 283 BC, where Ptolemy admits to his scribe that he, along with all the other officers, had indeed poisoned Alexander just to spare themselves from any future conquests or consequences. [27] The Blu-ray and HD-DVD releases both feature a variety of special features however, including two audio commentaries and a new featurette.[28]. Hephaistion shows extensive jealousy when he sees Alexander with Roxana and deep sadness when he marries her, going so far as to attempt to keep her away from him after Alexander murders Cleitus the Black in India. : The film has a running time of three hours and 34 minutes (214 minutes, about 40 minutes longer than the theatrical cut and almost 50 minutes longer than the first director's cut) and is presented in 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen with English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio. | : 2014: In November 2012, Stone revealed that he was working on a fourth cut of the film, at Warner's request and that this time around he would remove material, as he felt he had added in too much in the "Final Cut". She is an actress, known for … Filming & Production | It's easy to see why Mr. Martin, who wrote the film … This was an era in which most kings had many wives, but Roxanne was the only wife that Alexander the Great ever had. ", Los Angeles Times 12 September 2004, E21 (2004). Alexander Roxane Alexander, Actress: Hillside. Pour plus de détails, voir Fiche technique et Distribution Alexandre est un film historique épique réalisé par Oliver Stone , sorti en 2004 et qui raconte la vie d' Alexandre le Grand . Alexander married his first wife, Roxane in 327. After initial objection from his soldiers, Alexander convinces them to join him in his final and bloodiest battle, the Battle of Hydaspes. Bales is in love with the beautiful Roxanne; she … The story begins around 283 BC, with Ptolemy I Soter, who narrates throughout the film. However, he has it recorded that Alexander died due to illness compounding his overall weakened condition. After an advance screening of the film, the lawyers announced that they would not pursue such a course of action.[7]. Hydaspes: Central Botanical Garden, Amphoe Mueang. The sex scene between Alexander and Roxanne was graphic, but from I’d heard from the movie, it was the only sex scene. [13] Upon closing on 1 February 2005, the film grossed $34.3 million domestically and $133 million overseas for a worldwide total of $167.3 million. Alexander attracted critical scrutiny from historians with regard to historical accuracy. [29] The version, which is 206 minutes long, premiered on 3 July 2013 at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival[30] and Stone swears that no more versions will follow. Realm is a study of her life, her adventures, and her tragedy. Many hated him, but I don't think any other would have dared! Radio Free Europe/Radio liberty,28 January 2005 "World: Oliver Stone's 'Alexander' Stirs Up Controversy" By Golnaz Esfandiari. "I'm going to do a Cecil B. DeMille three-hour-45-minute thing; I'm going to go all out, put everything I like in the movie. And he needs you? He goes into great detail explaining how he merged all the major aspects of the Battle of the Granicus and the Battle of Issus into the Battle of Gaugamela, as well as heavily simplifying the Battle of Hydaspes into a straightforward clash, while merging the near-death of Alexander with the siege of Malli. [refuses to let Roxane see Alexander after the murder of Cleitus]. Who? The film's original screenplay derived in part from the book Alexander the Great, published in 1973 by the University of Oxford historian Robin Lane Fox. "[19], Faint praise came from Todd McCarthy of Variety who wrote, "Oliver Stone's Alexander is at best an honorable failure, an intelligent and ambitious picture that crucially lacks dramatic flair and emotional involvement. Let us go back to Persia. Alexander There you are strong. Some of the gender stuff has aged very poorly. [18], One of the principal complaints among American film critics was that Alexander resembled less an action-drama film than a history documentary. Yes. Ihr Name bedeutet Morgenröte oder die Strahlende. [6], A group of 25 Greek lawyers initially threatened to file a lawsuit against both Stone and the Warner Bros film studio for what they claimed was an inaccurate portrayal of history. Later on, Hephaistion succumbs to an unknown illness either by chance or perhaps poison, speculated in the movie to be typhus carried with him from India. It is now a closed lot, but on the movie you can see the very wide sidewalk and parking meters, distinctive of that block of Vernon Street. Little was known about Roxana since most historians only focused on Alexander. A. It seems too perfect for a film accompaniment. I cut off the unnecessary scenes between dance. Not so, the man servant Alexander falls in love with—or at least lusts after—is shown in Alexander’s bed. : With Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins, Rosario Dawson, Angelina Jolie. Hephaistion Alas, fortune did not favor 'Alexander'. 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Home Entertainment - Press Releases". Are you drunk again? The website's critical consensus states: "Even at nearly three hours long, this ponderous, talky, and emotionally distant biopic fails to illuminate Alexander's life. Alexander (2004) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Roxane Alexander was born on March 19, 1976 in Bexar County, Texas, USA as Roxane Marie Alexander. She was a princess of Sogdania (now Uzbekistan). Alexander’s mother Olympia protected them both. It was released on DVD and is also available on Blu-ray in some territories. [22], Several versions of the film have been released, and these have generally been seen as improvements on the initial release version. Roxanne gave birth to her son in August 323 and named him as Alexander IV. It's clear enough that Alexander loves Hephaistion and has married Roxane as a political gesture. They marched in discipline [sic], and music was actually used..."[11]. The multi-Oscar winning movie has hit $86.2 million internationally and will cross $200 million worldwide before too long. Directed by Oliver Stone", The American Historical Review 110:2, 553 (2005). Realm – The Story of Roxana, Alexander The Great’s Wife. G. Crowdus, "Dramatizing Issues That Historians Don't Address: An Interview with Oliver Stone". [21], The film was nominated in six categories at the Golden Raspberry Awards in 2005: Worst Picture, Worst Actor (Colin Farrell), Worst Actress (Angelina Jolie) and Worst Director (Oliver Stone), Worst Supporting Actor (Val Kilmer) and Worst Screenplay, thereby becoming the second-most-nominated potential "Razzie" film of 2004; however, it won no awards. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys Black History Month STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events The film, directed by Oliver Stone, portrays the life of Alexander the Great in an epic style that is also reflected in the score. Alexander è un film del 2004 diretto da Oliver Stone.. Pellicola storica con un ricco cast che vede attori come Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Jared Leto, Anthony Hopkins e Jonathan Rhys-Meyers.Il film è incentrato sulla storia di Alessandro Magno, dalla sua infanzia sino alla sua ascesa sul trono di Macedonia, per poi narrarne la conquista dell'oriente. I want to see him! Official Sites Roxane Let me pass. The first mention of the film was in October 2001 by Initial Entertainment Group. However, post her death in 319 BC, things became difficult as Cassender, the eldest son of Antipater, the regant of Alexander wanted the throne for him. Overview. After Philip is assassinated, Alexander becomes King of Macedonia. 2004: This is the film as it was originally released in theaters, with a running time of 175 minutes. Alexander is a 2004 epic historical drama film based on the life of the Ancient Macedonian general and king Alexander the Great. The film dropped a spot to fifth place in South Korea with $834,660 for the week and slipped to second in Australia with $798,000. This page was last edited on 12 March 2021, at 14:27. Alexander (2004) Rosario Dawson as Roxane.
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