Romulus and Remus, two shepherds and loyal brothers, end up taking part to a journey that will lead one of them to be the founder of the greatest nation ever seen. However, the fate of the chosen one will pass from killing his own brother.
Practical Effects
Genuinely filthy—no Hollywood clean Romans here.
Cinematography
Italy's wilderness shot like a fever dream of origins.
Acting
Borghi and Lapice sell brotherhood that actually hurts.
Director
Matteo Rovere
Alessandro Borghi
Remus
Alessio Lapice
Romulus
Fabrizio Rongione
Lars
Massimiliano Rossi
Tefarie
Tania Garribba
Satnei
Lorenzo Gleijeses
Purtnass
Vincenzo Crea
Elaxantre
Max Malatesta
Veltur
Gabriel Montesi
Adieis
Antonio Orlando
Erennis
Vincenzo Pirrotta
Cai
Michael Schermi
Aranth
Ludovico Succio
Marce
Martinus Tocchi
Lubcef
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Matteo Rovere shot in ancient Latin and reconstructed proto-Italic dialects—subtitles are your friend.
This retelling strips away glory to ask: what if Rome's founding was just trauma with good PR?
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