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5.6 / 10(65 votes)IMDb20012h 50mPoland, Germany

Quo Vadis

Synopsis

Ancient Rome, during the time of Emperor Nero. Vinicius, a young patrician, falls in love with the beautiful Lygia, the daughter of a Barbarian commander who was killed in battle, and wants her for his concubine. For Lygia, a Christian, being a pagan's concubine is a severe sin and disgrace. However, when Vinicius is wounded, Lygia cares for him, and starts to reciprocate his feelings. Vinicius, in return, becomes interested in Christian learning and asks Apostle Peter to teach him. In the meantime, Emperor Nero accuses Christians of having started a great fire in Rome. He encourages the imprisonment, torture and murder of his Christian subjects.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Warsaw

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 12, 2002

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$18M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Screenplay & Story
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Original Score
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Original Title
Quo Vadis
Country of Origin
Poland, Germany
Spoken Languages
Polish
Runtime
2h 50m
Production Budget
$18M
Production Studios
Chronos Media, Kredyt Bank PBI, Telewizja Polska, Studio Filmowe Kadr, HBO Polska

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Screenplay & Story

Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Henryk Sienkiewicz

Original Score & Music

Jan A. P. Kaczmarek

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Henryk Sienkiewicz

Department Leadership Roster

Jan A. P. Kaczmarek

Jan A. P. Kaczmarek

Original Music Composer

Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Director

Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Quo Vadis.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Quo Vadis

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Quo Vadis about?

Ancient Rome, during the time of Emperor Nero. Vinicius, a young patrician, falls in love with the beautiful Lygia, the daughter of a Barbarian commander who was killed in battle, and wants her for his concubine. For Lygia, a Christian, being a pagan's concubine is a severe sin and disgrace. However, when Vinicius is wounded, Lygia cares for him, and starts to reciprocate his feelings. Vinicius, in return, becomes interested in Christian learning and asks Apostle Peter to teach him. In the meantime, Emperor Nero accuses Christians of having started a great fire in Rome. He encourages the imprisonment, torture and murder of his Christian subjects.

Who directed Quo Vadis?

Quo Vadis was directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.

Who stars in Quo Vadis?

The principal cast of Quo Vadis includes Paweł Deląg, Magdalena Mielcarz, Bogusław Linda, Michał Bajor, Jerzy Trela.

When was Quo Vadis released and how long is it?

Quo Vadis was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.

Who composed the musical score for Quo Vadis?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Quo Vadis was composed by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek.

Is Quo Vadis based on a book or true story?

Quo Vadis is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henryk Sienkiewicz".