Titus (1999)
Anno di uscita: 1999
Nazione: Italy, United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: Titos, Titusz, Tytus Andronikus, Тит - правитель Рима, Tit Andronik
Regista: Julie Taymor
Writer: Julie Taymor, William Shakespeare
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Conchita Airoldi, Jody Patton, Julie Taymor
Executive Producer: Paul G. Allen
Società: Clear Blue Sky Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures, NDF International, Overseas FilmGroup, Titus Productions, Urania Pictures
Genere: Drama, History, Thriller
Budget: 18.000.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: ancient rome, battle for power, commander, goth, loss of loved one, repayment, revenge, rome, italy, woman director
Storia
Titus Andronicus, a victorious Roman general, returns home from war with his family and captives including Tamora, Queen of the Goths. He orders the eldest son of Tamora to be executed as an appeasement to the Roman dead. Titus refuses the crown offered to him, instead nominating Saturninus, the last ruler's elder son. However, Saturninus, in a fit of spite against his brother Bassianus, demands the hand of Titus' daughter Lavinia in marriage. When Bassianus, Lavinia, and some of Titus' sons protest and flee, Titus slays one of his own sons to stand against them. Tamora vows revenge against Titus after marrying Saturninus. The story then spirals into a cycle of revenge, filled with gruesome acts including tongues being cut out, limbs severed, rape, adultery, and cannibalism.
Riassunto
Julie Taymor's 'Titus' (1999) is an adaptation of Shakespeare's earliest tragedy, 'Titus Andronicus'. Set in ancient Rome, the film explores themes of revenge, power struggle, loss, and betrayal. The story revolves around Titus Andronicus, a revered Roman general whose life unravels due to his decisions upon returning home from war. The film is notable for its lavish production design, bold staging, and graphic depiction of Shakespeare's violent text.
