Nero, or The Fall of Rome (1909)
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.
Director: Luigi Maggi, Arturo Ambrosio
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: October 28, 1909
Cast
- Alberto Capozzi - Nerone
- Lydia De Roberti - Poppea
- Luigi Maggi - Epafrodito
- Mirra Principi - Ottavia
- Ercole Vaser - Spione
- Ernesto Vaser - Senatore / Uomo del popolo
- Serafino Vite - Uomo del popolo
- Mario Voller-Buzzi
- Leo Ragusi - Uomo del popolo
- Paolo Azzurri - Senatore
Screenplay
- Arrigo Frusta (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Giovanni Vitrotti
Production: Società Anonima Ambrosio
Country: Italy
Language: No Language
Original Language: it
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Luigi Maggi, Arturo Ambrosio
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nero, or The Fall of Rome 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 directed Nero, or The Fall of Rome?
- Nero, or The Fall of Rome was directed by Luigi Maggi, Arturo Ambrosio.
- Who stars in Nero, or The Fall of Rome?
- Nero, or The Fall of Rome stars Alberto Capozzi, Lydia De Roberti, Luigi Maggi, Mirra Principi, Ercole Vaser, Ernesto Vaser.
- How long is Nero, or The Fall of Rome?
- Nero, or The Fall of Rome has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Nero, or The Fall of Rome?
- Nero, or The Fall of Rome is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Nero, or The Fall of Rome produced?
- Nero, or The Fall of Rome was produced in Italy.