The read
It runs a compact 14m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.2/10
25 audience votes
Key crew
- Luigi MaggiDirector
- Arrigo FrustaScreenplay
- Arturo AmbrosioDirector
Cast
- Alberto CapozziNerone
- Lydia De RobertiPoppea
- Luigi MaggiEpafrodito
- Mirra PrincipiOttavia
- Ercole VaserSpione
- Ernesto VaserSenatore / Uomo del popolo
- Serafino ViteUomo del popolo
- Mario Voller-BuzziCast
- Leo RagusiUomo del popolo
- Paolo AzzurriSenatore
Stills
Themes
short film