Satyricon

Subtitle

Fellini-Satyricon

Synopsis

Less an adaptation of Petronius’ tales than a free-form fantasia on his themes, showing the decadence of Rome in Nero’s reign.

Language

English

Country

Italy

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 124 min.

Year of production

1969

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)

Notes

Reviewed by Mike Wallington in ‘Monthly Film Bulletin’ (Oct 1970), pp200-1.

Subjects

Classical studies

Keywords

cinema; literature - classical; Petronius; Rome

Credits

Director

Federico Fellini

Producer

Alberto Grimaldi

Writer

Beradino Zapponi; Brunello Rondi; Federico Fellini; Petronius

Cast

Capucine
Hiram Keller
Martin Potter
Max Börn

Production Company

Name

PEA

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Warner Home Video

Web

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Phone

020 7984 6400

Fax

020 7984 5001

Address

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