Seneca

2023 · 1h50 · Film

Directed by Robert Schwentke

Starring John Malkovich, Geraldine Chaplin, Tom Xander, Lilith Stangenberg, Louis Hofmann, Samuel Finzi, Julian Sands, Annika Meier, Samia Chancrin, Alexander Fehling

Ideal when you feel… Happy Romantic Angry

Rome in 65 AD, Emperor Nero's tyrannical regime has reached its zenith, Nero's self-indulgence and excessiveness brings up the opposition against him, conspiracies threaten his power. By all means Nero tries to defend his despotic claim of sovereignty. The famous philosopher Seneca has been 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.

Original title

Seneca: On the Creation of Earthquakes

Original language

English

Country

Germany, Morocco

Cast

Lilith Stangenberg, Louis Hofmann, Samuel Finzi, Julian Sands, Annika Meier, Samia Chancrin, Alexander Fehling, Wolfram Koch, Mary-Louise Parker

Updated October 18, 2026

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