In ancient Macedonia, a young prince faces a great and challenging destiny. From a young age, Alexander is shaped by his mother, Olympia, and by his tutor, the great philosopher Aristotle, who prepare him to be not just a leader, but a legendary conqueror. As he grows, Alexander develops an unbreakable ambition to unify the world and leave his mark on history.
The film narrates his rise from the shadow of his father, King Philip II, who also struggles to expand his domains, until he becomes the creator of one of the largest empires of antiquity. Epic battles and complex political intrigues are merely the backdrop to explore his deepest personal relationships, such as the loyalty of his friend and lover, Hephaestion, and the betrayals that surround him on his path to power.
Alexander's excessive ambition leads him to glory, but also to isolation. As he conquers territories from Greece to Egypt and beyond, he faces not only enemy armies, but doubts about his own legacy and humanity. In a journey that challenges loyalty, love, and madness, the internal struggle of the man behind the myth is revealed: will his longing for greatness be the cause of his inevitable downfall? With a stellar cast, the film offers an intense and dramatic look at the life of one of history's greatest conquerors.