2018

Celebrities

Pharaoh Rameses is a fictional character in Woody Allen's 1998 film, Celebrity. He is portrayed by an uncredited actor.

Rameses exists within a comedic, dreamlike sequence experienced by the film's protagonist, Lee Simon (Kenneth Branagh). The scene presents a highly stylized, surreal depiction of an Egyptian setting. Lee, a struggling writer, finds himself inexplicably transported to what appears to be ancient Egypt.

While the character is nominally "Pharaoh Rameses," his portrayal is less about historical accuracy and more about satirical commentary. He is presented as a powerful figure within this bizarre dreamscape, interacting with Lee in a manner that emphasizes the film's themes of fame, desire, and the anxieties surrounding success.

Essentially, Rameses' appearance serves as a brief, absurdist interlude designed to highlight Lee's internal struggles and the chaotic nature of celebrity culture as envisioned by Allen. He is more a symbolic figure than a developed character.