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Nero, or The Fall of Rome

1909 · 14 min History Drama
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

Roman emperor Nero is used to getting what he wants. He has grown tired of his wife Octavia, and has become infatuated with Poppea. He succeeds in making Poppea the new empress, but soon he faces opposition from an outraged populace. Informed of the danger of an imminent popular uprising, Nero orders to set fire to the city, which he watches from a terrace, rejoicing and playing his lyra.

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Original Title Nerone, o la caduta di Roma
Year 1909
Country Italy
Genre History, Drama
Director Luigi Maggi
Runtime 14 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (24 votes)

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The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.

Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.

For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.

Director: Luigi Maggi

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.

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