
The Private Lives of Pompeii
Synopsis
The Private Lives of Pompeii concentrates on the people that lived and worked in Pompeii at the time of its destruction, as depicted in the archaeology of their houses, their tombs and the surviving documents that relate to them. Emilia Fox introduces us to the themes and ideas that lie behind the structure of the Roman society of Pompeii, themes which are then played out by actors illustrating the private lives of four key characters.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Richard Curson Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Butterworth, Richard Curson Smith
- Original Title
- The Private Lives of Pompeii
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Illuminations Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Curson Smith
Alex Butterworth, Richard Curson Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Curson Smith
Director
Alex Butterworth
Writer
Richard Curson Smith
Writer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Private Lives of Pompeii.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Private Lives of Pompeii
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What is The Private Lives of Pompeii about?
The Private Lives of Pompeii concentrates on the people that lived and worked in Pompeii at the time of its destruction, as depicted in the archaeology of their houses, their tombs and the surviving documents that relate to them. Emilia Fox introduces us to the themes and ideas that lie behind the structure of the Roman society of Pompeii, themes which are then played out by actors illustrating the private lives of four key characters.
Who directed The Private Lives of Pompeii?
The Private Lives of Pompeii was directed by Richard Curson Smith.
Who stars in The Private Lives of Pompeii?
The principal cast of The Private Lives of Pompeii includes Emilia Fox.
When was The Private Lives of Pompeii released and how long is it?
The Private Lives of Pompeii was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
