Quo Vadis (2001)

Overview

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.

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Directed by

Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Cast

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

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