SENECA - On the Creation of Earthquakes
Synopsis
Rome in 65 AD, the philosopher Seneca has been Emperor Nero‘s teacher, mentor and close advisor since childhood, he is significantly involved in his ascent. Nevertheless, Nero gets weary of Seneca and Nero uses a foiled attack on his life to falsely accuse Seneca of being an accomplice. While throwing a decadent party at his farmhouse, Seneca receives his surprising death sentence of Emperor Nero, delivered by a messenger. He must be dead by morning. He accepts his fate and, like Socrates, wants to depart from life after proffering a final lesson of his life philosophy to his followers. This last night becomes his final test: Who is he really? An opportunist, hypocrite and collaborator or, according to his selfimage, a morally upright, wise man looking death in the face without any fear?
Press Quotes
Title | SENECA - On the Creation of Earthquakes |
Original Title | Seneca |
Directed by | Robert Schwentke |
Starring | John Malkovich, Tom Xander, Geraldine Chaplin, Louis Hofmann, Lilith Stangenberg, Samuel Finzi, Mary-Louise Parker, Andrew Koji, Julian Sands, Alexander Fehling, Wolfram Koch, Annika Meier, Samia Chancrin |
Genre | Historical Drama, Comedy |
Running time | 110 min |
Language | English |
Nationality | Germany, Morocco |
Scriptwriter | Robert Schwentke, Matthew Wilder |
Cinematographer | Benoît Debie |
Produced by | Filmgalerie 451 GmbH & Co. KG in co-production with Gretchen Film, Kasbah Films, ZDF/ARTE , Dropkick pictures |
Local Release | 2023 - March 23 (Germany) |
Film Status | Post-Production |
Awards
Nominated for the 2023 German Film Prize - Best Makeup
Interview
Festivals
World Premiere - Berlinale Special Gala 2023
Beijing International Film Festival 2023 - Panorama Section - International Premiere