The First King

"A timeless story of love, blood, and conflict."

2019 2h 3m LA

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★7.1TMDB · 1,140

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Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Alessandro Borghi
Remus
Alessio Lapice
Romulus
Fabrizio Rongione
Lars
Massimiliano Rossi
Tefarie
Tania Garribba
Satnei
Lorenzo Gleijeses
Purtnass
Vincenzo Crea
Elaxantre
Max Malatesta
Veltur

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Matteo Rovere
Writers: Filippo Gravino, Filippo Gravino, Francesca Manieri
Languages: Latin
Countries: Belgium, Italy

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MONEY

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Earned back only 31% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Matteo Rovere, shot by Daniele Ciprì. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Andrea Farri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gianni Vezzosi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Alessandro Borghi and Alessio Lapice and Fabrizio Rongione carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A timeless story of love, blood, and conflict.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Matteo Rovere directs. Daniele Ciprì behind the camera. Andrea Farri scores. Gianni Vezzosi cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Belgium, Italy. Dialogue in Latin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 31% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 7 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Belgium, Italy.
4Directed by Matteo Rovere, shot by Daniele Ciprì. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Andrea Farri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Gianni Vezzosi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Alessandro Borghi and Alessio Lapice and Fabrizio Rongione carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A timeless story of love, blood, and conflict.".
9IMDB entry: tt7278824 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.