Nero, or The Fall of Rome

Nero, or The Fall of Rome 1909 Directed by Luigi Maggi , Arturo Ambrosio Nerone, o la caduta di Roma

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.

Country Italy

Production Country Italy

Language Italian

Spoken Language No Language

Gneres Drama , History

Production Company Società Anonima Ambrosio

Release Date 28 October 1909

14 mins