Quo Vadis
Originally released in 2001. Quo Vadis is a drama/history film. directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz. With a runtime of 2h 50m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Paweł Deląg, Magdalena Mielcarz, and Bogusław Linda
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 50m
170 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (59 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
- Budget
- $18,000,000
Production Companies
- Chronos Media
- Kredyt Bank PBI
- Telewizja Polska
- Studio Filmowe Kadr
- HBO Polska
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quo Vadis about?
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...
Who directed Quo Vadis?
Quo Vadis was directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.
How long is Quo Vadis?
Quo Vadis has a runtime of 2 hours and 50 minutes (170 minutes total).
When was Quo Vadis released?
Quo Vadis was released on September 14, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Quo Vadis?
The main cast of Quo Vadis includes Paweł Deląg, Magdalena Mielcarz, Bogusław Linda, Michał Bajor, Jerzy Trela.