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.

Released

1909-10-28

Genres

History, Drama

Runtime

14 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Luigi Maggi, Arrigo Frusta, Arturo Ambrosio

TMDB rating

5.5/10 from 25 votes