The Rape of the Sabines (1910)

A early film adaptation of "The Rape of the Sabines" which is an episode in the legendary history of Rome, traditionally said to have taken place in 750 BC, in which the first generation of Roman men acquired wives for themselves from the neighboring Sabine families. The English word "rape" is a conventional translation of Latin raptio, which in this context means "abduction" rather than its prevalent modern meaning in English language of sexual violation.

Director: Ugo Falena
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 18 min
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Production: Film d'Arte Italiana
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rape of the Sabines about?
A early film adaptation of "The Rape of the Sabines" which is an episode in the legendary history of Rome, traditionally said to have taken place in 750 BC, in which the first generation of Roman men acquired wives for themselves from the neighboring Sabine families. The English word "rape" is a conventional translation of Latin raptio, which in this context means "abduction" rather than its prevalent modern meaning in English language of sexual violation.
Who directed The Rape of the Sabines?
The Rape of the Sabines was directed by Ugo Falena.
Who stars in The Rape of the Sabines?
The Rape of the Sabines stars Ciro Galvani, Carlo Duse, Clotilde De Maria, Anna Pasquinelli, Gastone Monaldi.
How long is The Rape of the Sabines?
The Rape of the Sabines has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is The Rape of the Sabines?
The Rape of the Sabines is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Rape of the Sabines produced?
The Rape of the Sabines was produced in Italy.