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Alain Chabat, Pathé Cinéma, NWM Brothers, Iconic Symphonic and Thierry Chabrot present: Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra - The film concert<div> To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of this cult film.</div><div> With over 14 million admissions and an iconic cast, this unmissable comedy now benefits from a 4K remastering supervised by Alain Chabat.</div><div> On stage, the 70 musicians of the Iconic Symphonic orchestra, alongside first violinist Guillaume Latour, will perform the film's original soundtrack live, under the direction of conductor Ralph Szigeti.</div><div> The symphony orchestra performs the film's music live, perfectly synchronized with the images projected on the screen.</div><div> Each note is played live, offering a unique immersion that restores the work's full emotional power.</div><div> This film concert will be presented for the first time on January 2, 2027 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, in the presence of Alain Chabat and the film crew, and will then go on tour.</div><div><br></div><div> The story:</div><div> In ancient Egypt, Queen Cleopatra makes a bold wager to prove to Julius Caesar that her people are capable of greatness. She entrusts the architect Numerobis with the impossible task of building a magnificent palace in three months. Threatened with being fed to crocodiles if he fails, Numerobis sets off to seek help in Gaul from the druid Getafix.</div><div> Accompanied by Asterix and Obelix, Getafix travels to Egypt to help his friend with the famous magic potion. There, they confront the machinations of rival architect Amonbofis, determined to sabotage the construction project. Between conspiracies, chases, and absurd situations, the obstacles multiply.</div><div> Thanks to their ingenuity, humor, and a little magic potion, Asterix and Obelix will help Numerobis overcome this monumental challenge. In a whirlwind of adventures and memorable lines, the palace finally rises from the ground, proving that even the craziest challenges can be met.</div><div><br></div><div> The soundtrack:</div><div> Philippe Chany, who composed the soundtrack, has distinguished himself by composing and producing numerous scores for advertising campaigns, television programs and film projects, developing an eclectic style blending classical orchestration and contemporary influences.</div><div> He is particularly known to the general public for his participation in the soundtrack of the film Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002), alongside Bruno Coulais, contributing to the dynamic and humorous musical identity of the film.</div><div> In parallel, Philippe Chany collaborated with numerous agencies, brands and audiovisual productions, establishing himself as a recognized figure in the world of music applied to images in France.</div><div><br></div><div> The costumes:</div><div> At the 28th César Awards ceremony in 2003, the César for Best Costume Design was awarded to Philippe Guillotel for his outstanding work on the film Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra.</div><div> For this film, Philippe Guillotel imagined and designed hundreds of spectacular costumes, blending references to ancient Egypt, comic book aesthetics, and deliberately offbeat contemporary touches. His work is distinguished by its rich visuals, vibrant colors, and creativity, which greatly contributes to the film's unique and humorous world.</div><div> The costumes of characters like Cleopatra, played by Monica Bellucci, as well as those of the soldiers, artisans, and courtiers, contribute fully to the film's visual identity. This César award thus recognizes a bold and iconic art direction, which has become one of the key elements of the film's success and cult status.</div>