If the history depicted in "Cleopatra" is close to reality, then Octavian is indeed the biggest winner, even if the film deliberately portrays his negative image, it gives him a bad ending
At first, when Caesar wanted to be the Rome Master, the Senate was dissatisfied, and he eventually stabbed him to death together. But Octavian was extraordinarily silent at this stage, and no one could see his imperial heart. All the hatred of the Senate is on Caesar.
After Caesar's death, the struggle between Octavian and Antony also came to the fore. Octavian is indeed very skillful. Cleopatra and Octavian have the same level, while Anthony is completely inferior to their intelligence. For example, in the case of intermarriage, Anthony was caught in the middle. On the one hand, he accepted the marriage with Octavian's sister, and on the other hand, he begged Cleopatra to give Rome rations. Anthony chose to stay with Cleopatra
Taking this opportunity, Octavian naturally instigated the hatred of Antony in the Senate, incited by the Roman people, and easily got the support of the war with Egypt. On the battlefield, he also took advantage of Anthony's reckless and brave characteristics, and humiliated Anthony to the extreme without dropping his own blood, making him willing to commit suicide.
Cleopatra chose to commit suicide for her land and for Antony. It was tragic and poignant, and the Ptolemaic dynasty came to an end. The film ends with Octavian's disappointment and leaving in shock, which can be considered a satire of Octavian.
In various chaotic times of life, watching such epic movies, you will always sigh at its grandeur and beauty. Compared with the current life, it is like the universe to the dust, and the heart is much calmer.
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