The miniseries really builds your interest. It would almost be worth it for a church group to see, except for its length, the nudity and graphic violence.
But it shows the early Christians and their persecutions. The camera doesn't pull away when the Christians are brought to the coliseum and the lions are let lose. They attack. They tear off pieces of flesh. A baby is torn from its mother by a lion whom we see tearing and shaking it. We see lions chowing down on severed feet. Very realistic for a television production.
Later, as Nero and his court travel the countryside, we see Christians being burned at the stake, bodies blackened but still alive.
People like the Apostle Peter are intricate and positive characters.
For a TV production, this is very well done and compelling. When I could only watch the first four episodes one night, I was ready to delve into the final two acts the next night.
It is long but it keeps you thinking. When you have a spare night or two, rent it.
QUO VADIS
Directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Written by Jerzy Kawalerowicz and Henry Sienkiewicz from his novel
Runtime: 274 minutes
Not rated, but much gore, dismemberment, blood, orgy scenes, nudity
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