Movie

Messalina

1924 · 125 min

A grand, slow-moving silent spectacle of imperial intrigue, played with theatrical intensity and a sense of moral decay.

Overview: In ancient Rome, tyrannical Emperor Caligula is assassinated through the machinations of Messalina. She then makes a conquest of Marcus, who forces the Senate to name her husband, Claudius, as emperor. Messalina's wicked ways continue when she falls in love with Ennio, a slave. Ennio is also loved by Egyptian princess Mirit, but he loves neither of them, preferring the company of Ela, a Greek slave.
How it feels: Dark, campy, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, betrayal, obsession, corruption
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 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
obsession
corruption
love
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild