Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Derek Jacobi
Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
Pompeii and the Roman Villa was released on October 19, 2008.
The runtime of Pompeii and the Roman Villa is 30m.
Pompeii and the Roman Villa is a Documentary, History movie.
Pompeii and the Roman Villa is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The main cast of Pompeii and the Roman Villa includes Derek Jacobi.
Pompeii and the Roman Villa is originally in English.