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Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic

2019Movie54 min

DocumentaryHistory
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A nostalgic documentary movie about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

The history of the peplum genre, known as sword-and-sandal cinema, set in Antiquity, from the silent film era to the present day.

Feels like

  • Film History
  • Genre Study
  • Documentary
  • Peplum Cinema
  • Cinematic Analysis
  • Cultural Impact
  • Nostalgic Look Back
  • Historical Context
  • Scholarly Yet Engaging

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Jérôme Korkikian
Written by
Jérôme Korkikian
Produced by
Nathalie Ducrin, Heike Lettau, Caroline Laub
Music by
Maximilien Mathevon

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Facts

April 14, 2019 · 54 min · Documentary, History, TV Movie

Released
April 14, 2019
Runtime
54 min
Genres
Documentary, History, TV Movie
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, Italian
Made in
France, Germany

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic worth watching?"

Questions about Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7).

Is Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic in English?

FrenchEnglishItalian

No, it was made in French, with some English and Italian.