The first big premiere of the year in History counts on the arrival of a large production that traces, chronologically, the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the lens of an iconic Roman setting: the January 14, 10.55 pm first documentary series Colosseum.
It will be a production of eight parts which vividly chronicles the rise and fall of the Empire from the perspective of one of the most thrilling and brutal settings in human history: the fabled Roman Colosseum.
As part of this premiere, and as a prelude, Signal will begin its new franchise of Historical films with the presentation of the 2016 film Ben Hurhero Jack Huston, Morgan Freeman Y Toby Kebell.
According to a press release, “The Colosseum offers spectators a unique and personal look inside history’s most iconic empire, from the savage truth of a gladiator’s life as a warrior slave, to the fascinating ways Rome’s emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate their sheer power.”
eight key characters
Each episode focuses on one of eight key and different characters, all based on real people from history, including famous gladiators such as Priscus, Verus, Mevia; the great beast tamer carpophore; the builder of the Colosseum “Haterio”; the doctor in the sand Galen of Pergamumthe bishop Ignatius of antioch as one of the characters publicly executed in the Colosseum, the emperor Comfortableand more.
Over hundreds of years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the fantastic opening day of the arena to his last matches. To present it in a didactic and entertaining way, Colosseum it is supported by majestic imaginary dramatic sequences to bring to life each historical character reflected in each episode.
In addition to using special effects to infuse emotion into the storytelling, the premium series will have some as well testimonials from world-renowned top experts and academics “to explain the historical context of each protagonist”.
Located just east of The Roman Forum, the huge stone amphitheater known as the Colosseum, was commissioned around the year 70 AD by the emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty. The monument served as a gift to the Roman people.
In the year 80 AD, Vespasian’s sonTito, inaugurated the Colosseum – known officially as the Flavian Amphitheater – with 100 days of games, including bloody gladiator fights and wild animal hunts.
After four centuries of active use, the sand fell into disrepair and was used as a source of building materials until the 18th century.
Despite two-thirds of the original Colosseum was destroyed over time, the amphitheater stands as one of the most spectacular architectural and engineering monuments of the ancient world and remains a popular tourist destination as well as an iconic symbol of Rome and its long and tumultuous history.
Source: Clarin
