based on novel or book,christianity,ancient rome,nero

Quo Vadis (2001)

Poster for Quo Vadis

Ancient Rome, during the time of Emperor Nero. Vinicius, a young patrician, falls in love with the beautiful Lygia, the daughter of a Barbarian commander who was killed in battle, and wants her for his concubine. For Lygia, a Christian, being a pagan's concubine is a severe sin and disgrace. However, when Vinicius is wounded, Lygia cares for him, and starts to reciprocate his feelings. Vinicius, in return, becomes interested in Christian learning and asks Apostle Peter to teach him. In the meantime, Emperor Nero accuses Christians of having started a great fire in Rome. He encourages the imprisonment, torture and murder of his Christian subjects.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
  • Profile picture of Paweł Deląg
    Marcus Vincius Paweł Deląg
  • Profile picture of Magdalena Mielcarz
    Lygia Magdalena Mielcarz
  • Profile picture of Bogusław Linda
    Petronius Bogusław Linda
  • Profile picture of Michał Bajor
    Neron Michał Bajor
  • Profile picture of Jerzy Trela
    Chilo Chilonides Jerzy Trela
  • Profile picture of Franciszek Pieczka
    Apostle Peter Franciszek Pieczka
  • Profile picture of Krzysztof Majchrzak
    Tigellinus Krzysztof Majchrzak
  • Profile picture of Andrzej Tomecki
    Glaucus Andrzej Tomecki

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • christianity
  • ancient rome
  • nero