Royal Procession Scene from the Polish film Faraon

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The royal procession scene from Faraon (1966)
by the Polish director Jerzy Kawalerowicz (1922-2007).

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The film is based on the Polish novel "Faraon" by Bolesław Prus .
Although the story is not historically real it nevertheless, echoes some of the political currents of the late New Kingdom.

The scene shown here is of the procession of the pharaoh and the costumes and designs were inspired by ancient New Kingdom art.

The music was composed by Adam Walaciński.

During the New Kingdom the Opet Festival, was one of the most important annual festivals the people received free bread and beer and the celebrations lasted for 27 days.

Royal Procession Scene from the Polish film Faraon

The royal procession scene from Faraon (1966) by the Polish director Jerzy Kawalerowicz (1922-2007).

The royal procession scene from Faraon (1966)
by the Polish director Jerzy Kawalerowicz (1922-2007).