Nero, or The Fall of Rome
First aired on Oct 28, 1909
Runtime: 14 mins
50%
Genres: History, Drama
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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Featured Crew
Luigi Maggi | Director
Giovanni Vitrotti | Director of Photography
Arturo Ambrosio | Director
Arrigo Frusta | Screenplay
Arturo Ambrosio | Producer
Decoroso Bonifanti | Art Direction