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.
Stars: Paweł Deląg, Magdalena Mielcarz, Bogusław Linda, Michał Bajor, Jerzy Trela, Franciszek Pieczka
Crew: Jerzy Kawalerowicz (Director), Henryk Sienkiewicz (Novel), Jerzy Kawalerowicz (Writer), Jan A. P. Kaczmarek (Original Music Composer), Piotr Pacuła-Sergiel (Music Editor), Wojciech Konkol (Health and Safety)
Country: Poland, United States of America
Language: Polski
Studio: Chronos Media, HBO, Kredyt Bank PBI S.A., TVP, Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Runtime: 170 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Aug 30, 2001
IMDb: 5.4
