Als a movie fanatic I love the magic which movies possess. Even if you know that it has all been made up and it has been recorded on sets, they manage to provide experiences that you’ll never be able to experience yourself. Whether that’s a space journey, a war or an adventure. When Hollywood tells its stories it regularly looks back at the past and Egypt seems to be one of the infinite sources of inspiration. Stories about the mystery of the mummy, the beauty of Cleopatra of biblical events have all appeared on the silver screen many times.
The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden will open a new exhibit tomorrow named “Hollywood’s Egypt” in which the history of Egypt in movies (including many props from various movies) is combined with the true history. It offers the moviefan a chance to get closer to movie magic and I had a chance to sneak a peak during the press preview. Continue reading