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Alexandria: The Greatest City

2010·Movie
48min
72
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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Wondrous and nostalgic

  • Wonder8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Bettany Hughes goes in search of this lost civilisation, revealing the story of a city founded out of the desert by Alexander the Great in 331 BC to become the world's first global centre of culture. The documentary also looks at the role of astronomer and philosopher Hypatia, and incorporates stunning footage from the feature film 'Agora'.
Historical ExplorationAncient CivilizationsHypatia of AlexandriaArchaeological InvestigationCultural HistoryInformative DocumentaryAlexander the GreatEducational ContentVisually Engaging

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Alexandria: The Greatest City legally?

Alexandria: The Greatest City is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Pluto TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alexandria: The Greatest City worth watching?

72
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Alexandria: The Greatest City?

0 h 48 min

Alexandria: The Greatest City runs 0 h 48 min.

Is Alexandria: The Greatest City based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Alexandria: The Greatest City in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Alexandria: The Greatest City?

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