Alexander

Synopsis

"The film is based on the life of Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, who conquered Asia Minor, Egypt, Persia and part of Ancient India. Shown are some of the key moments of Alexander's youth, his invasion of the mighty Persian Empire and his death. It also outlines his early life, including his difficult relationship with his father Philip II of Macedon, his strained feeling towards his mother Olympias, the unification of the Greek city-states and the two Greek Kingdoms (Macedon and Epirus) under the Hellenic League, and the conquest of the Persian Empire in 331 BC. It also details his plans to reform his empire and the attempts he made to reach the end of the then known world." [Wikipedia]

Genre

Historical

Released

2004

Location

Europe & Asia

Period

Alexander born in 356 BC and died in 323 BC aged 32; Alexander became King of Macedonia, Pharaoh of Egypt, and King of Persia;

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