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The First King

Original title: Il primo re / Romulus & Remus: The First King

“A timeless story of love, blood, and conflict.”

2019 · 2 h 3 min
Directed by Matteo Rovere · Italy · Contemporary European Art Cinema
HistoryDrama

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Cast

Alessandro Borghi Alessio Lapice Fabrizio Rongione Massimiliano Rossi Tania Garribba Michael Schermi

Credits

Written by: Filippo Gravino

Plot

Romulus and Remus, two shepherds and loyal brothers, end up taking part to a journey that will lead one of them to be the founder of the greatest nation ever seen. However, the fate of the chosen one will pass from killing his own brother.

Sinekatalog’s take

A raw, muddy retelling of the Romulus and Remus legend, stripped of grandeur and staged as a brutal survival tale. The harsh atmosphere is its great strength. Recommended for viewers who prefer gritty historical myth over polished epics.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (6,569 votes)
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