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The Last Hours Of Pompeii

Series Overview

On 17 October 79 AD, the city of Pompeii was buried under lava after the sudden eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Today, the mythical site has yet to reveal all its secrets. A new excavation campaign is being conducted, the most significant in 70 years and one of the major archaeological investigations of the twenty-first century. The film unveils the sumptuous frescoes and mosaics that adorned the excavated villas and uses historical reconstructions in natural settings to show, hour by hour, how the city and its inhabitants were buried under a mantle of ash.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedDocumentary
Original Network
France 5
SBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

Air Date Window

2020 – 2020

Premiered: Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Season 1, Episode 2: “New Enigmas”

On 17 October 79 AD, the city of Pompeii was buried under lava after the sudden eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Today, the mythical site has yet to reveal all its secrets.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Pierre Stine

Screenplay & Story

Flore Kosinetz, Pierre Stine, Michela Guberti

Original Score & Music

David Imbault

Director of Photography

Florent Herry

Film Editing

Agathe Cauvin

Producers

Stéphane Millière

Department Leadership Roster

Agathe Cauvin

Editor

Stéphane Millière

Stéphane Millière

Producer

Pierre Stine

Director

Florent Herry

Director of Photography

Flore Kosinetz

Writer

Pierre Stine

Writer

David Imbault

David Imbault

Original Music Composer

Michela Guberti

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Hours Of Pompeii

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What is The Last Hours Of Pompeii about?

On 17 October 79 AD, the city of Pompeii was buried under lava after the sudden eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Today, the mythical site has yet to reveal all its secrets. A new excavation campaign is being conducted, the most significant in 70 years and one of the major archaeological investigations of the twenty-first century. The film unveils the sumptuous frescoes and mosaics that adorned the excavated villas and uses historical reconstructions in natural settings to show, hour by hour, how the city and its inhabitants were buried under a mantle of ash.

How many seasons does The Last Hours Of Pompeii have?

The Last Hours Of Pompeii comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Last Hours Of Pompeii?

Key cast members in The Last Hours Of Pompeii include Not specified.

Who created or directed The Last Hours Of Pompeii?

The Last Hours Of Pompeii was developed and directed by Pierre Stine.