Héliogabale
Seen it?2024 | 26 min | Drama, History
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Fall of the Roman Empire or Spartacus, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 26 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
222 A.D. During yet another decadent party, Emperor Heliogabalus recalls his former lover Zotikos from prison. He becomes a witness to the narcissistic cult of Heliogabalus, in the midst of the destructive madness that will lead to his downfall.
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arthur Chopin
- Pierre CévaërZotikos
- Shems KettouchHéliogabale
- Fatima AdoumJulia
- Luca BesseSextus
- Boris GillotComazon
- Éric DignePotitus
- Albert WassenVopiscus
- Pierre BondyEsclave
- Erwan Brezillon GarnierJoueur d'aulos
- Axel JoubertCithariste