Colosseum: Rise and Fall (2025)
Colosseum: Rise and Fall (2025), directed by Ben Holgate.
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Synopsis
The greatest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans and a monument to blood and brutality. But what were the origins of the Colosseum and the gruesome spectacles performed within? With unique access to new archaeology, Colosseum: Rise and Fall explores the true purpose of the Colosseum and the network of amphitheatres spread throughout the Roman Empire. Visiting sites across Europe and north Africa, exploring finds that reveal both the scope of the games and the secrets of the gladiators, Colosseum: Rise and Fall charts the expansion of Rome and the ultimate decline of one of history’s most barbaric empires, through the most iconic of Roman landmarks, the Colosseum.
- Ben HolgateDirector
- Bianca ZamfiraDirector
- Peter ChinnDirector
Trivia
- It premiered on June 6, 2025, a Friday.
- It runs 1h30 — a typical feature length.
- This film's quiz has 6 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
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- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
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- Ben Holgate Director
- Bianca Zamfira Director
- Peter Chinn Director
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What is Colosseum: Rise and Fall about?
Colosseum: Rise and Fall: The greatest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans and a monument to blood and brutality. But what were the origins of the Colosseum and the gruesome spectacles performed within? With unique access to new archaeology, Colosseum: Rise and Fall explores the true purpose of the Colosseum and the network of amphitheatres …
Who directed Colosseum: Rise and Fall?
Colosseum: Rise and Fall was directed by Ben Holgate, Bianca Zamfira and Peter Chinn in 2025.
How long is Colosseum: Rise and Fall?
Colosseum: Rise and Fall runs for 90 minutes, or 1h30.
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