Augustus und Livia - Liebe, Macht und Schwert (2021)
Augustus is reputed to have been a violent, adventurous, power-hungry and unscrupulous warlord. Yet as founder of the Roman Empire, he ushered in a period of peace and prosperity. Drawing on the analysis of several historians, this documentary traces an extraordinary destiny: posthumously adopted by his great-uncle Julius Caesar, Octavian, the future Augustus, accepted an inheritance fraught with consequences. Having made his own empire prosper, he wrote his political will at the age of 76, without naming an heir. How was the succession of this childless strategist organized?
Director: Stefan Ludwig, Christian Twente
Genre: Documentary, History
Release Date: November 19, 2021
Cast
- Johanna Egger - Livia
- Stefan Wancura - Beamter
- Benjamin Plautz - Marcus Salvius
- Wolfgang Muhr - Centurio
Production: ARTE
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
roman empire, warlord, interview, political intrigue , investigative journalism, succession, expert opinion, historical documentary, biographical documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Augustus und Livia - Liebe, Macht und Schwert about?
- Augustus is reputed to have been a violent, adventurous, power-hungry and unscrupulous warlord. Yet as founder of the Roman Empire, he ushered in a period of peace and prosperity. Drawing on the analysis of several historians, this documentary traces an extraordinary destiny: posthumously adopted by his great-uncle Julius Caesar, Octavian, the future Augustus, accepted an inheritance fraught with consequences. Having made his own empire prosper, he wrote his political will at the age of 76, without naming an heir. How was the succession of this childless strategist organized?
- Who directed Augustus und Livia - Liebe, Macht und Schwert?
- Augustus und Livia - Liebe, Macht und Schwert was directed by Stefan Ludwig, Christian Twente.
- Who stars in Augustus und Livia - Liebe, Macht und Schwert?
- Augustus und Livia - Liebe, Macht und Schwert stars Johanna Egger, Stefan Wancura, Benjamin Plautz, Wolfgang Muhr.
- What genre is Augustus und Livia - Liebe, Macht und Schwert?
- Augustus und Livia - Liebe, Macht und Schwert is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Augustus und Livia - Liebe, Macht und Schwert produced?
- Augustus und Livia - Liebe, Macht und Schwert was produced in Austria.