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Seneca: On the Creation of Earthquakes

Seneca: On the Creation of Earthquakes

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 20, 2023

Runtime

1h 50m

Genres

Drama, Comedy

User Score

50%

Original Title

Seneca: On the Creation of Earthquakes

Production Companies

Filmgalerie 451, Kasbah Films, ZDF/Arte, Gretchenfilm

Director

Robert Schwentke

Description

Rome in 65 AD, Emperor Nero's tyrannical regime has reached its zenith, Nero's self-indulgence and excessiveness brings up the opposition against him, conspiracies threaten his power. By all means Nero tries to defend his despotic claim of sovereignty. The famous philosopher Seneca has been Nero's teacher, mentor and close advisor since childhood, he is significantly involved in his ascent. Nevertheless, Nero gets weary of Seneca and Nero uses a foiled attack on his life to falsely accuse Seneca of being an accomplice.