Pompeii and the Roman Villa (2008)
Narrated by Sir Derek Jacobi - star of the landmark television series "I, Claudius" - this documentary explores art and culture around the Bay of Naples before Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. The bay was then the most fashionable destination for vacationing Romans. Julius Caesar, emperors, and senators were among those who owned sumptuous villas along its shores. Artists flocked to the region to create frescoes, sculpture, and luxurious objects in gold, silver, and glass for villa owners as well as residents of Pompeii and other towns in the shadow of Vesuvius. The film concludes with the story of the discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum from the 18th century onward.
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: October 19, 2008
Cast
- Derek Jacobi - Narrator
Production: Department of Exhibition Programs, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, USA
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
rome, italy, italy, art, pompeii
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pompeii and the Roman Villa about?
- Narrated by Sir Derek Jacobi - star of the landmark television series "I, Claudius" - this documentary explores art and culture around the Bay of Naples before Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. The bay was then the most fashionable destination for vacationing Romans. Julius Caesar, emperors, and senators were among those who owned sumptuous villas along its shores. Artists flocked to the region to create frescoes, sculpture, and luxurious objects in gold, silver, and glass for villa owners as well as residents of Pompeii and other towns in the shadow of Vesuvius. The film concludes with the story of the discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum from the 18th century onward.
- Who stars in Pompeii and the Roman Villa?
- Pompeii and the Roman Villa stars Derek Jacobi.
- How long is Pompeii and the Roman Villa?
- Pompeii and the Roman Villa has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Pompeii and the Roman Villa?
- Pompeii and the Roman Villa is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Pompeii and the Roman Villa produced?
- Pompeii and the Roman Villa was produced in United States of America.