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2001·Drama·2h 50m
6.9
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.
Directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz
based on novel or book
christianity
ancient rome
nero

Cast

Paweł Deląg
Paweł Deląg
Marcus Vincius
Magdalena Mielcarz
Magdalena Mielcarz
Lygia
Bogusław Linda
Bogusław Linda
Petronius
Michał Bajor
Michał Bajor
Neron
Jerzy Trela
Jerzy Trela
Chilo Chilonides
Franciszek Pieczka
Franciszek Pieczka
Apostle Peter
Krzysztof Majchrzak
Krzysztof Majchrzak
Tigellinus
Andrzej Tomecki
Andrzej Tomecki
Glaucus
Jerzy Nowak
Jerzy Nowak
Krispus
Zbigniew Waleryś
Zbigniew Waleryś
Paul of Tarsus
Agnieszka Wagner
Agnieszka Wagner
Poppaea
Małgorzata Pieczyńska
Małgorzata Pieczyńska
Akte

Crew

Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Director
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Screenplay
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Original Music Composer
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Novel

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lia
lia
Quo Vadis
i’m in love with the shape of you
i’m in love with the shape of you
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via
via
Quo Vadis
winicjusz ja rozumiem nawrócenie i w ogóle ale i tak cie nie lubie
winicjusz ja rozumiem nawrócenie i w ogóle ale i tak cie nie lubie
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Caro
Caro
Quo Vadis
To już teraz wiemy co Ksiądz Robak robił na emigracji
To już teraz wiemy co Ksiądz Robak robił na emigracji
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Jula
Jula
Quo Vadis
Może mi trochę odbiło ale to jest serio ciekawe😭 jedna z lepszych lektur szkolnych
Może mi trochę odbiło ale to jest serio ciekawe😭 jedna z lepszych lektur szkolnych
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zofia gryszkowska
zofia gryszkowska
Quo Vadis
i honestly didn’t expect Quo Vadis to affect me this much. i thought it would just be a long historical movie about ancient rome, but it turned out to be way heavier than i expected. some scenes are honestly disturbing. the cruelty, the chaos, and the way christians are treated under nero makes the whole world feel dark and hopeless. watching people suffer just because of their faith was really hard to sit through at times. but at the same time the movie shows something really powerful. even when everything around them is violent and corrupt, the christians still believe, forgive, and stay loyal to what they think is right. that contrast between the brutality of rome and the quiet strength of their faith is probably the most memorable part of the film. (the actresses were gorgeous too holy)
i honestly didn’t expect Quo Vadis to affect me this much. i thought it would just be a long historical movie about ancient rome, but it turned out to be way heavier than i expected. some scenes are honestly disturbing. the cruelty, the chaos, and the way christians are treated under nero makes the whole world feel dark and hopeless. watching people suffer just because of their faith was really hard to sit through at times. but at the same time the movie shows something really powerful. even when everything around them is violent and corrupt, the christians still believe, forgive, and stay loyal to what they think is right. that contrast between the brutality of rome and the quiet strength of their faith is probably the most memorable part of the film. (the actresses were gorgeous too holy)
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