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David Macaulay: Roman City (1994) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1994 · 56 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Larry Klein
- Starring
- Ian McKellen, Brian Blessed, Derek Jacobi, John Sessions, Sophie Thompson, Geoffrey Matthews
Based on David Macaulay’s acclaimed book, the film explores ancient Rome’s glories through a blend of animation and live‑action segments. It follows daily life in Verbonia, a fictional Gaulish city famed for its thoughtful layout and modern comforts, while tension rises between conquerors and the conquered. Macaulay also journeys to real sites—Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia, Nîmes, Orange, and Rome—highlighting the lasting brilliance of Roman architecture and engineering.
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