Alexandria: The Greatest City (2010)
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'.
Director: Nick Gillam-Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: June 1, 2010
Cast
- Bettany Hughes - Self - Presenter
Production: Lion Television, History
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
alexander the great, ancient history, alexandria egypt
More Films by Director: Nick Gillam-Smith
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alexandria: The Greatest City about?
- 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'.
- Who directed Alexandria: The Greatest City?
- Alexandria: The Greatest City was directed by Nick Gillam-Smith.
- Who stars in Alexandria: The Greatest City?
- Alexandria: The Greatest City stars Bettany Hughes.
- How long is Alexandria: The Greatest City?
- Alexandria: The Greatest City has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Alexandria: The Greatest City?
- Alexandria: The Greatest City is a Documentary film.
- Where was Alexandria: The Greatest City produced?
- Alexandria: The Greatest City was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.