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The Destiny of Rome

2011 · 1 season

A scholarly yet dramatic recounting of ancient power struggles, blending historical narration with staged battle scenes to create an informative and tense viewing experience.

Created by
Fabrice Hourlier
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Andy Gillet, Laëtitia Eïdo, Tom Hygreck
Overview
At the Battle of Philippi, Marc Antony and Octavian fight back their joint enemies to lay claim to Caesar's throne. Eleven years later, the two square off in the naval Battle of Actium to decide once and for all the destiny of Rome. The bitter personal rivalry between the two men climaxes when Marc Antony abandons his attacking forces to pursue the fleeing Cleopatra. This single act sounded the death knell of the Roman Republic and gave birth to an empire.

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Created by
Fabrice Hourlier
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Andy Gillet, Laëtitia Eïdo, Tom Hygreck
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • betrayal
  • war
  • ambition
  • fate
Places
  • military
  • sea
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror0
Humour1
Realism8
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
documentary
Created by
Fabrice Hourlier
Starring
Andy Gillet, Laëtitia Eïdo, Tom Hygreck, Paweł Deląg
Length
1 seasons, 2 episodes, 103 min each
Network
ARTE
Languages
French, Latin

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