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Nero, or The Fall of Rome

190914mLuigi Maggi,Arturo Ambrosio

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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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What is Nero, or The Fall of Rome (1909) about?

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.

Who stars in Nero, or The Fall of Rome?

Nero, or The Fall of Rome stars Alberto Capozzi (Nerone), Lydia De Roberti (Poppea), Luigi Maggi (Epafrodito), Mirra Principi (Ottavia), Ercole Vaser (Spione). The film was directed by Luigi Maggi.

How long is Nero, or The Fall of Rome?

Nero, or The Fall of Rome has a runtime of 14 min and premiered in 1909.

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