Quo Vadis (2024) Movie Script

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(bright music)
(eerie music) (water burbling)
(bright music)
(twinkling music)
(gentle music)
My wisdom, never do the evil
And may your love
remain with us
When burning cities
blast with freedom
Freedom burns in our hearts
The art of love
confusing mystics
The crowd of
terrifying whores
The man whose
fault it would be
Just stay on the
right side of the sword
Those who want to
save the life will lose it
And those who wanna
lose their life for me
They gonna find it back
from minus one to zero
And so is following
self back to mine
Floating eternally
to the inner time
There's one of
us in our hands
Oh but its fate won't
be able to conquer
There's one of
us in our hands
Oh let us stay for the
truth, stay the same
They feed my
heart with fears
And other demons
really bliss
You never leave
my soul alone
Your freedom wails,
release, and heals
And when the fire
leaves the ashes
And we forgive
the beat of hearts
Your love is not
a simple passion
Your love will bring us
right back to the charts
If anyone wants to
come after me, come on
Deny yourself, take
the cross and follow me
From minus one to zero,
the same is zero to me
It's all flow in the
soul, travel eternally
There's one of
us in our hands
For what is fate won't
be able to convert
There's one of
us in our hands
Oh let us stay for the
truth, stay the same
There's one of
us in our hands
Oh what is fate won't
be able to compare
There's one of
us in our hands
Oh let us stay for the
truth, stay the same
Stay for the truth,
stay the same
(birds chirping)
(gentle music)
(fabric rustles) (gentle music)
(footsteps shuffle)
(carefree music)
(curtains rustle)
(Eunice laughs) (gentle music)
- Hm.
- [Marcus] How are
you doing Petronius?
- My dear Marcus
Vinicius, a true god of war.
My nephew, let me give
you a hug. (chuckles)
Welcome back from
Armenia, my boy.
- News of the victory
spread quickly,
but sounds more epic
than it actually was.
- Oh nevertheless, a
great royal trophy.
Rome is proud of you.
- Oh, forget about Armenia.
My heart is conquered now.
- Cupid's arrow?
- You are as sharp as
ever, my dear Petronius.
No wonder you are
Caesar's advisor.
- [Petronius] (chuckles)
To advise Nero
is enough to know the
way of the monkeys.
- (chuckles) Not
bad in the Palatine.
- Rome will soon bring
you crashing back to reality,
unless you are under the
spell of some young mermaid.
(Marcus chuckles) Speak up boy.
- I met her at Aulus
Ploutius' house.
The morning rays just seemed
to pass right through her body,
(laughs) as transparent
as a young sardine.
(water burbling) (gentle music)
My king just fell in love
My king's in love with me
If I believe him,
my heart will open
And I won't be alone anymore
If I believe him,
my heart will open
I won't be alone anymore
- [Young Aulus]
Lygia, where are you?
(water burbling) (gentle music)
- [Petronius] So you truly
have fallen for a mermaid?
- [Marcus] She makes me hungry.
- The mermaid or the fish?
- Well, both.
(gentle music)
- You can find the best
catch in all of Rome right here.
Eunice, come to me.
She's yours. Take
her. (metal clanks)
- Please Master,
don't send me away.
- I only want Lygia. She is
better than a hundred of them.
- Okay, okay, let's
go for breakfast.
We'll address your soul
later. How about Ploutius?
Why don't we pay him a visit?
(somber music)
(gentle music)
- Salva, salva, salva.
- Marcus Vinicius and his
honorable Uncle Petronius,
a trusted friend of Caesar
in our humble home.
- Please allow me to thank you
for taking care of my nephew
during those trying days.
- Vinicius reminds me
of my younger days,
my life out on the battlefield
and the wounds
that we carry back.
- (laughs) I'm faster. (laughs)
Oh! (laughs) Catch me, Lygia!
- I hope that young Aulus
will someday replace his old
father in the field of glory.
- I hope that the future does
not belong to the soldiers.
- Dear Pomponia,
can we put our lives
in the hands of
beautiful Roman women?
- I must admit that my world
is ruled by one beautiful woman.
- And what a wonderful
place your world is,
my dear Plautius.
Well, there are worlds
where Nero rules.
- It's not Nero, but God
who rules the world.
- Gods, goddesses,
there are so many.
- There is only one
God all powerful
and merciful to all of us.
(young Aulus laughs)
- [Young Aulus] I
hear... (laughs)
(gentle music)
(water burbles) (gentle music)
(birds chirping) (gentle music)
- You are a goddess.
Without you, my life
is worth nothing.
Come with me.
Let me worship you, and...
(water burbling) (gentle music)
(distant citizens chatter)
- Are you a poet, Vinicius?
That's quite the
fashion these days.
Hmm?
But be careful, my boy.
- Hello Titius. - Well, hello.
- Caesar hates competition.
- I don't care about
Caesar, Petronius,
nor do I care about poetry.
- Hmm. So you
really are in love.
- Stop it. (thumps carriage)
What about you? Weren't
you ever in love Petronius?
- (laughs) Are you
really asking me?
Better ask the women of Rome.
Their love spreads far and wide.
You dream of a fish?
Oh we'll net her
for you, Soldier.
(passerby laughs)
Take me to Palatine
Hill, Caesar's palace, fast.
(dramatic music)
(footsteps thumping)
- Aulus Plautius.
- Hm?
- Commander, I bring
you greetings from Caesar.
- Speak up, Pastual.
What's the charge?
- No charges against
you, Aulus Plautius,
but an order from Caesar.
The divine Nero
is grateful to you
for giving shelter
to the daughter
of the barbarian Lygian king,
but as a hostage, the
girl belongs to the court.
Therefore our divine emperor
commands you to hand her over.
Hail Caesar!
(footsteps thumping)
(dramatic music)
(gentle music)
- Lygia, Pomponia and I
love you like a daughter,
and you are Caesar's
from now on.
(water pattering) (somber music)
- Please allow me to go with
my lady to the house of Caesar.
- Keep her safe. I will
send a messenger to Acte.
She is still in
Caesar's good grace.
(melancholy music)
(dramatic music)
(wings flutter) (dramatic music)
(sword whistles)
(Marcus grunting)
(metal clanks) (Marcus grunts)
- Vinicius, I curse the moment
you stepped into my house!
(dramatic music)
- But Plautius,
what are you saying?
You know me. I am a friend.
- Friend. You are a thief.
You took my daughter from me.
- What?
Speak up. What
happened to Lygia?
- Your uncle has
persuaded Caesar to
take her to his palace.
(Marcus growls) (sword clanks)
(somber music)
(door clatters)
- Get ready, young lady.
Caesar wants you at the party.
- Please help me, my
Lord. (somber music)
- Don't be afraid. I'll be
right there by your side.
- The Lord is my
shield and my power.
- But remember not
to mention his name.
Nero is sick with jealousy.
Nero is my destiny. Someone
must love him to save his soul.
(guests chattering)
- Enough, cheer up, unless
you want them to think
you are hiding a dagger
inside those robes.
- This is your doing, Petronius.
- You've got a lot...
A lot to learn about
the ways of this world,
Marcus Vinicius.
This is Rome. - Lygia
does not belong here.
- (chuckles) Trust me, Soldier.
Now control your anger.
Start acting like the true
hero of war that you are.
(guests chattering)
(gentle music)
- [Guard] Halt.
(people chattering)
(gentle music)
How dare you compare
the Caesar's wreath
To the decreasing moonlight
(scattered applause)
When the moons
breaks at dawn
And Caesar is still
shining around
(audience applauds)
- The greatest
poet in the world.
- [Audience Member]
The greatest.
- [Audience Member] Oh heavenly
voice, our divine Caesar.
- [Audience Member] Oh heavenly
voice, our divine Caesar.
- Hm? (people chattering)
- Hmm.
Curse be the fate that
have you live with us, Nero.
Had your verses been
any less perfect,
I could find it in my heart
to praise them. (chuckles)
But no, divine Caesar,
I will remain silent,
embarrassed,
devastated by their power.
- Thy verses, Caesar like
you, are among the gods.
Jupiter, their
father, their mother-
- You fool! My
mother was cursed!
(Caesar sobs)
A monster of a woman,
a snake of a woman. (sobbing)
Who is this woman. (sobs)
That's why I had
to kill her. (sobs)
I'm not a mother killer.
I'm the dorf. (sobs)
- On behalf of the
city and the world,
we thank you Caesar, for
freeing us from her evil power.
- [Aulus] Close your ears, Nero.
Don't let the words
of fools hurt you.
Your world is like an
emerald, rare and fragile.
(inspirational music)
- [Guests] Poppea the Empress!
Poppea the Empress!
Poppea the Empress!
(audience applauding)
Poppea the Empress,
Poppea the Empress.
- You don't need
this, my divine Nero.
The greatest beauty
is right in front of you.
- This is a woman with
five heads! (laughs)
I'll get rid of four of them.
Hairdressers cost me
too much. (laughs)
- [Poppea] You'd better watch
out for your own head, Nero.
(audience applauds)
(fighters growl)
(fighters grunt)
(audience applauds)
- Take him down!
(fighters grunt)
(audience cheers)
(audience applauds)
(winner celebrates)
(audience applauds)
- What a surprise.
I would never have
guessed I'd find you here.
Stop. Wait.
I'm not going to hurt you.
(guests chattering)
(upbeat music)
(metal clanks)
(door clatters)
- [Messengers]
Indian ambassador.
Indian Ambassador for Caesar.
- Speak up. What gifts do
you bring this time for me?
- The king of Terra sends
greetings to the Roman emperor,
together with 2000
pounds of nard oil,
5,000 pounds of ivory,
and 1000 pounds of textiles.
This has been calculated
a total value of 131 talents,
enough to purchase 2,400 acres
of the best farmland in Egypt.
If you don't mind.
(scattered applause)
(performers chant rhythmically)
(rhythmic percussion
music) (performers chant)
(upbeat music) (singing
foreign lyrics)
(Caesar laughs)
(upbeat music) (singing
foreign lyrics)
(Caesar laughs)
(upbeat music) (singing
foreign lyrics)
- Hm, so this is the beauty
Vinicius desires so much.
- A beauty she is
indeed, Caesar,
too beautiful for Vinicius.
- Hmm.
- Tigelinus must
have not noticed
that the girl is too clumsy
for Caesar, but as usual,
he doesn't tell
you all he knows.
- Tigelinus, don't
hide the truth.
She's too clumsy for me.
(upbeat music) (singing
foreign lyrics)
(Caesar laughs)
(upbeat music) (singing
foreign lyrics)
Beautiful! Extraordinary!
(upbeat music) (singing
foreign lyrics)
- Who brought glory to Rome?
It was me, Marcus Vinicius.
And you (grunts) are my reward.
(dramatic music)
(men grunt) (metal clanks)
(fist thumps) (Marcus grunts)
(melancholy music)
- Congratulations.
I can't believe I sacrificed
the friendship of Plautius
to decorate your
empty head. - Master,
there is this man-
- Chilon Chilonides
at the service of the
equal and more equal.
She complained of
unrequited love.
I gave her two leaves
from the wreath of Venus.
(playful music)
- [Petronius] Are
you a magician?
- Rather a philosopher,
Master. Haven't you heard of me?
- And what is it you
wish to announce to us?
- I, I have news
from Caesar's palace.
A slave abducted some
girl... You vermin!
She's not just some girl,
she is the daughter of a king!
- (clears throat) Do you
have a way to find her?
- If you have the means,
sir, then I have the way.
I'm saving up for a scribe
who will spread my
messages to posterity.
As for myself, I don't keep
a penny, not even for a coat.
Oh oh, oh. Oh.
- [Petronius] When
can you start?
- I already have.
A few questions come to mind.
Did you notice if the divine
Lygia had any special marks,
any mysterious
amulets, or tattoos?
Oh, then it won't be easy.
(water burbles) (gentle music)
- [Marcus] Hold
on, she drew that.
- A fish.
I'll do everything in my
power, but as you can see,
a fish is not much.
- Tell my servant to
give you new clothes.
- Ah, you are also
a philosopher, Sire.
I can see that you hate
even the slightest injustice.
- Now what?
- We ask the equal
and the more equal
to graciously visit Palatine
so that Caesar is not bored
in the company of Tigelinus.
(servant humming)
(servant chuckles)
(servant humming)
(servant chuckles)
(servant sighs)
(servant humming)
(servant grunts) (servant sighs)
(servant humming)
(servant laughs)
(servant grunts)
(servant sighs) (servant hums)
- [Servant] The
wine has run out.
(coin tinkles)
- Ever laid eyes on
something like this?
(gentle music)
(coin patters) (gentle music)
- A fish.
- [Chilon] A fish?
- (chuckles) A fish is not much.
- I know you know.
- We're looking for a fisherman?
- You can count to
three, can't you?
- Ichthys, Greek for fish,
symbol for Jesus Christ.
They say the Savior.
(gentle music)
(Chilon clears throat)
(chair swishes)
- Hm.
The one who was
crucified in Judea.
- (chuckles) He is
a risen man now.
(gentle music)
(upbeat music)
- (speaks Latin)
Peace be with you.
(upbeat music)
- (grunts) Did you
find her? Speak!
- Don't choke me sir. I'm
just a poor philosopher.
She's safe among her own people.
- And what do you mean by that?
- Your divine Lygia seems
to be a non-divine Christian.
(Chilon groans) (gentle music)
- Tell me more.
- (clears throat) More
means more, for both of us.
Less than tomorrow, but
a lot more than yesterday.
- [Marcus] Haven't I paid
you enough, Philosopher?
- Haven't I told you
enough, Sir? (chuckles)
- (sighs) If you lie,
I will have Kroto break
your bones one by one.
- And if I'm telling the truth?
- [Marcus] You'll get
a house, or five slaves.
- I will choose a house.
Well, this very night
the Christians will be
gathering in Austrania
for a man who knew Christ.
They call him The Rock,
Petros, Peter the Apostle.
- Did you know of
Jesus of Nazareth
whom God anointed with the
Holy Spirit and with all power.
As God was with him, he
went around doing good
and healing all who were
under the power of the Devil.
Because God gave him
a sword, a sword of love.
- There, take a look there, Sir.
He's right there,
the giant. - Lygia.
No, please wait Sir, you'll
bring disaster upon us.
- [Marcus] Now? (gentle music)
(footsteps shuffle)
(gentle music)
(labored breathing)
(gentle music)
- Now it's your
chance to get her.
They went into this house.
- Now? - Now!
(sword clinks) (dramatic music)
- And who do you think
you're looking for?
- You!
(men grunt) (dramatic music)
- Ursus, don't kill!
Please. (gentle music)
- Peace be with you,
Marcus Vinicius.
God tells us to love
even our enemies.
So we have dressed your wounds,
but now we want you to leave.
- Let me stay. (grunts)
At least for a day.
I'll never hurt a woman
whom I love more than myself.
May your God be my
witness. (sighs)
- Let him have a new
life. (gentle music)
Do you know where
on Earth are we heading
Do you want to dive
into the depths of Heaven
'Cause I want to wander
to new heights with you
Even though we know that
the darkness is a step away
(water burbles) (gentle music)
My love, take my
hand, let's fly together
My love is just one
step away forever
My love, let's embrace
the love we're feeling
Even though we know that
the darkness is a step away
(Marcus groans)
- Are you Lygia's slave?
- Where we come from,
we are born free.
- And where is that?
- Where yes means
yes, and no means no.
- And Lygia?
- You Romans appeared
in our forest,
and Lygia's father, our great
king, died from a Roman arrow.
Plautius took her in.
Rome became her home,
and Christ's her consolation.
- Who is this Christ that
offers her consolation?
- [Ursus] He is the one
who turns death into life.
- [Lygia] Believing in
Christ makes us happy.
- I don't need
Christ to love you.
My love for you is enough.
(Marcus grunts)
- [Lygia] Christ is love.
(gentle music)
- [Apostle] And do you
remember the wedding
at Cannes of Galilee?
- But you weren't there.
How do you know about it?
- You told me, remember?
A thousand times.
(birds chirping) (gentle music)
- (chuckles) My memory
is weakened by old age.
But John has written everything
down. Did you read it?
- [Apostle] (chuckles)
Yeah, I did, the whole thing.
Quite well written.
Jesus and his mother
went to the wedding
and the house ran out of wine.
- And Jesus called
a servant and said,
"Fill the wine jars
with water." (laughs)
He blessed the love between
the woman and the man,
while the eyes of
the one you love
remain closed to
the light of truth.
Pray for him and believe
that grace is with you.
- Trust in love.
Christ has softened hearts,
even that of the
hardest Roman soldier.
(owl hoots) (gentle music)
- Not all of me will die.
Greater part of me
will rise again,
as long as the high priest
climbs the capital in hill.
(speaks Latin)
The song take pride
in what I have made
of old talents she gave to me,
and crowned my head
with laurel wreath.
Have you ever thought
about freedom, Eunice?
You could leave this
place if I gave you freedom.
- Oh no, please don't
do such a thing, Master.
- Freed,
you could go your own way,
have a husband and children,
life of your own.
- You are my life, my Lord.
- But admit, my dear,
that you envy the
beautiful Roman women,
their fine garments, jewelry,
hairstyles,
lovers.
- [Eunice] Love
is never jealous,
or boastful, is
not born by pride.
- But what if I sent you
to work in the fields?
What if I marry some woman?
- Love believes all things,
sees hope everywhere,
endures everything.
- But then sooner or
later, all love ends,
burns out and dies.
- [Eunice] Love never
dies. (gentle music)
(birds chirping)
- [Petronius] So it's
true, you have gone mad.
You want to free your slaves,
give away all your
money to the poor.
- I
I've come to believe
that worldly happiness,
worldly beauty,
worldly love,
it's nothing but vanity.
- Hmm.
If you want to repay
evil with goodness,
then what do you
repay goodness with?
- I'll tell you when
I know it myself.
- So you want to say that
you accept the teachings
of this Christ?
- When I'm ready,
I would like you to
know him too, Petronius.
- From Caesar.
(tablet clatters)
Caesar orders us to
gather at the Actium.
I would advise you not to
refuse such an invitation.
- Mm, I cannot leave Rome now.
I need to understand
their teachings,
otherwise I will lose her.
- If you don't want
to lose her forever,
you'd better start
packing right now.
Nero should not
notice your absence.
- If I'm going anywhere, it
will be to Sicily, with Lygia.
The truth is, I want
nothing from Caesar.
- My dear boy,
no one knows the truth.
Keep that fact in your mind.
(gentle music)
- What is he doing here?
- Ah.
I'm back. (labored breathing)
Give me a chance. (gentle music)
(Chilon groans happily)
I know how you could
possibly kidnap Lygia-
(Marcus growls)
- Don't even dare.
- Why is that, Sir?
What has changed since the time
that you promised me
a house and five slaves?
Have I not kept my
word? (whimpers)
- [Marcus] I'm telling you
not to come here anymore
and forget that
you ever knew her.
- If you drowned old Chilon,
you'll be doing a favor to
the enemies of Rome. (grunts)
Along with me, matters important
to the empire will perish,
saved inside this head of mine.
- Stop spying on her.
- Take this and leave.
(bag clinks)
(Chilon grunts)
- You are very generous, Sir.
Chilon will never forget
it. (dramatic music)
(waves swish)
(seagulls squawk)
(waves swishing)
- No hero could save this city.
Oh such pity.
(strum harp) And your
death perish Earth.
In flames and in my eyes
get lost off.
(Tigelinus claps)
Clear the tables!
Augustus choking.
What's wrong Petronius?
It's flowing cold from you.
- Oh, I don't want
to burn myself, Nero,
and be a model for
your next poem.
Tigelinus is already
a victim of your talent.
- [Caesar] Tigelinus,
did you hear? (laughs)
Every artist needs a model.
- At your command, Caesar.
All of Antium will be
set alight for you.
- Hmm.
Antium is not enough.
(strums harp) But it
is enough for now.
Come find me in the evening.
(footsteps patter)
(seagulls squawk) (waves swish)
- You are playing with fire.
- [Petronius] If you want Caesar
to allow you to marry
Lygia, he must be pleased.
- So why do you tease Tigelinus?
- [Petronius] He's pitting
Caesar against me.
- [Marcus] They say he
who lives by the sword
dies by the sword.
- [Petronius] They also
say if you want peace,
prepare for war.
- How are we supposed to know
what it's all worth at the end?
I am a soldier, and
you're a politician.
Who will judge us?
- You judge yourself
and I'll judge myself.
- [Marcus] And there
is nobody else.
(gentle music)
(seagulls squawking)
(dramatic music)
- Well, can you feel the fire
of the battle on
your skin, Vinicius?
- He doesn't even know
what true battle is, Caesar.
(Caesar grunts)
- Vinicius would rather
die for you, Nero,
than comment on your
verses. (chuckles)
- Then you will die, Vinicius,
if you don't tell me now.
Which one do you choose,
my poems or a horse?
- I would rather
have your poems, Sir.
There are many horses,
but only one Caesar.
Nothing is worth
more than your words.
- Bring me my horse!
They think I'm a monster,
but they're jealous.
The burden of greatness is
just too much to bear for them.
And I so do like to
make people happy.
(hooves patter) (dramatic music)
Vinicius, this steed is yours.
- Divine emperor, there
is a fire in Rome.
The city is burning!
- Oh yes!
Here's what a real
artist can do,
a fire whenever I wish for it.
Now that I have a burning
city, I can conclude my poem.
- The flames are
swallowing up the city.
The people, Rome is dying, Sir.
(whip snaps) (horse whinnies)
- Tigelinus, will I be
in time to see the fire?
- Caesar, the show
is all for you.
- Oh.
(upbeat music)
Ooh, oh
You came to me,
the rising sun
Enlightening darkness
I saw the doors
with your name
The stars are trembling
The stars are
trembling, whoa whoa
The dream's gonna fly, it's
like anew to my lovely heart
And just have then,
cry and whisper
I'm in doubt you've
come back for me
Coming back for me
(harmonizing vocals)
Coming back for me
You break me fee,
break me free
I couldn't leave her,
come through the trance
Cover feather,
it's all right
I am giving my life to you
(harmonizing vocals)
(gentle music)
I'll call you
when (indistinct)
You will find the ones,
the bed is trembling
Breaking my fire, it's
the end of the world
Take me home,
we'll preach to go
The living fire of my
heart shall send my soul
To my soul, to my soul
And you make me
see, make me safe
Don't want to walk
through the ether
Come, come and dance,
killing my life for you
You make me, you make me sad
Could be believer,
come cause of death
You make me feel
like I'm sad
(harmonizing vocals)
(gentle music)
You make me feel
like I'm sad
(crowd shouting)
- (strums harp)
A homeless ruler
A homeless people
Where will I lay
my head this night
Oh star of my ancestors,
dear motherland
(crowd shouting)
I am a homeless ruler
of homeless people
- Come here, come
down, you coward!
I'm gonna take you down, you...
(Caesar grunts) (harp clatters)
- This is how the people
appreciate me and my poetry?
- Kill him! Kill him!
- You're gonna regret it!
- Let the praetorian
guards attack them, Caesar.
- Let us speak to
your people, Nero,
and just promise them something,
literally anything, my
lig. (crowd shouting)
- You want the divine
Caesar to speak to the rabble?
(Caesar laugh) (crowd shouting)
You speak to them!
(dramatic music)
- Allow me to do it, Nero.
- Yes you are my most
faithful friend. Go.
Go Petronius and promise
them everything they need.
(crowd shouting) (gentle music)
- It's Petronius!
Silence, silence, silence!
- Citizens-
- And you, scums!
- The city will be rebuilt.
- [Caesar] As soon as
we're done with the show.
- [Petronius] Even
Caesar's gardens
will be open to all of you.
- Just don't throw any garbage
around, or bring your goats.
- [Petronius] Tomorrow
grain, wine, and oil
will be handed out
plenty. (crowd cheers)
- Fill your bellies
till you choke.
- The divine Caesar
will present great games,
the likes of which Rome
has never seen before.
- And will never see again!
- [Petronius] Great feasts
and generous gifts await you.
- Rome has burned to the ground!
Long live Rome!
(crowd cheering)
(inspirational music)
(gentle music)
(indistinct choral lyrics)
(gentle music continues)
(indistinct choral lyrics)
- I baptize you in the
name of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy
Spirit. (gentle music)
- [Messenger] The soldiers
are hunting Christians.
(labored breathing) The
soldiers are hunting Christians.
(crowd shouting)
- Sir, you need
to go to Jemisin.
It's getting too
dangerous in Rome.
- That is not a
good idea, Caesar.
A civil war could erupt
before you get there.
The praetorians may betray us.
(distant crowd shouting)
- They have enough
grain and oil.
What more do they want from me?
- Vengeance. (dramatic music)
- And vengeance
requires a victim, Tigelinus.
You must go out
to them and admit,
admit you were the
one who set fire to Rome.
- I burned Rome on your orders!
(Caesar grumbles) - Master,
the divine Papia wishes
to speak to Tigelinus.
(Poppea laughs)
- So you are saying
that Vinicius is-
- Yes Master, a Christian.
- And what about Petronius?
- Perhaps. (Poppea laughing)
- Don't be ridiculous, you're
talking about Petronius,
that lover of lust and
pleasures, a Christian? (laughs)
The anger of the people
will turn against Nero
and it will
eventually fall on me.
- (grunts) Vinicius
is with them, I swear.
Lygia is a Christian too.
They are planning to
escape, leaving Caesar here
in this burning city.
- That's all you have?
Nothing on Petronius?
How dare you, maggot.
(Chilon grunts)
- (gasps) Catch the
nephew in the net
and the uncle will fall
into the trap of his own.
And may I count on
your good graces?
(crowd shouting)
(dramatic music)
- Ah, it's getting nasty.
Let's head to Helas!
The people already
know it by now
that it was Caesar
who set fire to Rome.
- If I desire, I can turn
these people against you.
- I am not the
mother killer, Nero,
and the people of Rome
have not forgiven you for that.
- And you have played
your part in it!
- Yes I did,
as I do with everything
that goes on in this palace.
- Nero, are you going to
let this muscle bound fool
talk to you like
this? (dramatic music)
- Caesar, have you heard
of the followers of this,
uh, the followers of Christ?
When Rome allowed the
Jews to hang him on the cross,
his followers made
a god out of him,
and and they, they were
the ones who set fire to Rome.
- (laughs) Does Rome deserve
such a crime on her chest?
Now what do we do
about these beasts?
- They are your enemies.
Punish the arsonists.
- They are going
around the city,
turning people against Caesar.
- And what punishment
fits such a crime?
- Beware sir, for
they might say,
"Nero burned Rome,"
and blame the innocent.
Nero, the coward.
- Allow me, Nero, and he
will forever hold his peace.
- Though he is wounded my heart,
I love him like a brother.
- Treat your brother the
way you treated your mother
and there will be soon no one
left in the world to love you.
(footsteps patter)
(distant crowd shouts)
(somber music)
(footsteps patter)
(somber music)
- (gasps) This time,
I was really afraid
that you would not
come back from Nero's.
- And if we have to
part our way someday-
- Where you go, I go.
- There are some journeys
that we all have to walk alone.
- Take me with
you. (gentle music)
- [Petronius] And
how may I decide
about the life of
beautiful Eunice?
- [Eunice] Eunice
belongs to you.
- [Petronius] Then I am
the happiest man in Rome.
At least this cannot
be taken from me.
(somber music)
- You do not want her to go
with you, where you are heading.
So you are setting her free.
Not well God's goodness
and severity. (chuckles)
He severs the branches
which do not bear fruit,
but he blesses you
with his goodness
till you persist
in the goodness.
- Who are you?
- I was told I would
find Vinicius here.
I'm Paul, a servant of
Christ, called to be an apostle
to praise the gospel
around the world.
- Another follower of
Christ, enemy of Rome.
- Do not meet our
justice yourselves.
Overcome evil with good.
- Good? How is that?
Compared to wealth,
fame, and happiness?
And still the tyrant
can destroy them
all at a moment's notice.
- (sighs) Live in
harmony with one another.
Do not pretend to love,
but really love other people.
Stay one. - Death
supersedes everything.
Have you not heard
how it's victims grow?
- If we believe that
Jesus died and rose again,
God will take those
who have died in Jesus
and lead them into eternity.
- If God is on your side,
what will happen to
those who are against you?
(gentle music)
(birds chirping) (gentle music)
- Caesar has accused
the Christians of
setting fire to Rome.
Did you know about this?
- I underestimated
Tigelinus. What about Lygia?
- I guess I'll find
her in the prison.
- Go, do it now
before it's too late.
- Petronius, you talk to
Caesar. Nero loves you.
He will release her for you.
- Do you think a man
who sentenced his
own mother to death
can truly love? (dramatic music)
(citizens chattering)
Hail.
Have you been ordered
to guard the jail?
- Yes, Noble Petronius.
Tigelinus fears there
may be an attempt
to free the arsonists.
- My slave is in there.
There has been some mistake.
I know her well and I know
that she has nothing
to do with this.
- My orders are
to let no one out.
- Don't you dare.
- That means no one, Sir.
- Are you also forbidden
to let anyone in?
- Well that's I can do.
- I'll find her.
- [Petronius] Go.
(slave singing)
(lyrics indistinct)
I'm grateful for all
the days of my life
I'm grateful when it's dark
I'm grateful for
the days of life
I'm grateful when it's dark
- I have seen you
before, Sir, in Austriano.
- Are you one of them?
(sword swishes)
(sword skritches)
I am looking for
Lygia. Do you know her?
- So far, she has not been seen.
- Protect her, if you see her.
I'll be back. - The
time has not come yet.
- What do you mean?
- The time for salvation.
(gentle music)
- [Prisoner] Water. Give
me some water. (coughs)
(doors clatter) (dramatic music)
- Greetings to you, Chilon.
- Hail Vinicius, but I
can't talk right now.
I'm running late to
meet my friend Tigelinus.
- It was you who betrayed them.
- My friend, (chuckles)
if you have a request,
come to my house.
I welcome all
visitors and clients
in the morning after my bath.
Of course I may be
busy with this or that,
but I hope you don't
mind to wait a bit.
(chuckles) My servants
will take care of you.
- May God forgive you.
(hand thumps carriage)
(Chilon laughs)
(dramatic music)
(harmonizing vocals)
(somber music)
(slave yelps) (somber music)
(somber music) (singing
foreign lyrics)
(lion roars)
(somber music) (singing
foreign lyrics)
(somber music continues)
(singing foreign lyrics)
(somber music continues)
(singing foreign lyrics)
- (laughs) You did
this. Aren't you proud?
(somber music)
- The gods created
him as a foul villain.
The humans made him a demon,
but even a demon
can't stomach this.
- Enough. Enough.
(somber music) (crowd cheering)
- Look. - What?
(somber music) (crowd cheering)
(lion roars)
(lion growling)
(crowd cheers) (Caesar laughing)
- I have something even
better planned for tomorrow.
- Oh. (chuckles)
(dramatic music)
(Chilon whimpers)
(Chilon growls)
- [Chilon] You
killer! (grumbles)
Nero! (whimpering)
Nero! You coward! (grumbles)
You killed... (grumbles)
you killed innocents! (grumbles)
You turned people
against each other!
You break the law
of life! (grumbles)
As your law is death!
Death! (grunting)
(thunder cracks)
You break the law of
life! (dramatic music)
(rain pattering)
(dramatic music)
- Tell me that you found her.
- Pull yourself
together, Soldier,
or pray to your god,
if you know how.
(rain pattering)
(dramatic music)
- Nazarius, what
are you doing here?
- She's feverish. Ursus
is taking care of her.
- [Marcus] How do you know?
- I snuck into the
prison. (somber music)
She wants you to
trust in the Lord.
- I will wait for her.
Always.
(thunder crashes) (somber music)
(footsteps shuffle)
(Caesar huffing)
- [Tigelinus] The ship
is waiting, Caesar.
You can sail away anytime.
- [Caesar] Oh we shall
take that vacation
in Helus after all.
- Before you go, Sir,
and deprive us of
your divine presence,
please do your faithful
Petronius one last favor.
- Ah, and what is that?
- Bless the young couple.
- You're getting
married, now? (laughs)
What a great sense of style.
- Vinicius would like to
marry the Lygian hostage.
- Caesar, she's one of them.
- She has been imprisoned
because of your
stupidity, Tigelinus.
- What is worrying
me, Petronius,
is that you are taking
sides with the arsonists.
(claps hands) Then we
shall celebrate a wedding,
the likes of which Rome
has never seen before!
(inspirational music)
(crowd cheering)
(playful music) (crowd cheering)
(inspirational music)
- Interesting. Very interesting.
(playful music)
You know, I admire
you, Tigelinus.
You are better than
me in being bad.
- Well, you know I learned
from the best, Master.
- Oh.
(crows cheering)
But it is you, my friend,
who has managed to terrify
even the great Petronius.
Ah, look at him. (laughs)
(inspirational music)
(whip cracks) - Move!
I moved many times,
here to clear my mind
(lyrics indistinct)
(crowd cheering)
(bull growls)
(dramatic music)
(lyrics indistinct)
No intentions getting
fine, go in between the lines
Begging for my life to go,
seventh Heaven, only love
(dramatic music)
(indistinct lyrics)
(crowd cheers)
(dramatic music)
(lyrics indistinct)
Oh my sweet love, you're
so much above (indistinct)
I desire you so,
swear I never let you go
Love oh mighty God, if
you're looking for anyone
(dramatic music)
(indistinct lyrics)
(gladiator grunting)
(dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
(indistinct lyrics)
(crowd cheers)
(gladiator grunting)
(crowd cheers) (dramatic music)
(crowd erupts) (dramatic music)
- Amazing, amazing!
(crowd cheering)
(crowd shouting)
(dramatic music)
(crowd cheers)
(inspirational music)
(footsteps patter)
- Where are they?
- They left. Freed by
the people of Rome.
- Give me a sword.
What is your name, Soldier?
- Expedites.
- Are you ready?
(crowd shouting)
(dramatic music)
(Caesar chuckles)
(dramatic music)
(Caesar grunts) (somber music)
(Caesar sobbing)
You mother Killer! (sobbing)
You sentenced to death the only
man who loved you! (sobbing)
What is his name?
Petronius.
He betrayed art for mercy.
You kill innocence!
Your law is dead! (sobbing)
Which one do you choose?
My poem or my horse? (sobbing)
The burden of greatness
is too much to bear.
I am cursed.
I am damned. (labored breathing)
The artist must die now.
(body thumps)
(somber music)
(footsteps shuffle)
(somber music)
(footsteps shuffle)
(soldier knocks)
(door clatters) (somber music)
- [Petronius] It's a pity you
don't want to stay in Rome,
Eunice.
You could have a great life.
In my will, I left all
my properties for you.
- [Eunice] Hmm, where
we are going now,
we don't need them anymore.
(footsteps shuffle)
(somber music)
- On the divine Caesar's
orders, Petronius,
you are sentenced to
death. (somber music)
- [Petronius] At least
Vinicius and Lygia
slipped away from Rome's grasp.
- [Eunice] They're
sure endure everything
that comes on their way.
- [Petronius] Are you
ready for our journey?
- [Eunice] And now we'll
spend more time together.
The eternity, I
guess. (somber music)
May love remain with us
From Burning City's
wonder freedom
The freedom boomed in
our hearts, ripped it apart
Time hurts the time, praise
with love, joy in our heart
'Cause wherever
I'm going is my way
Turn evil into righteousness,
to love, to strength
No matter whose fault, who
would it be, who would it be
Stay at the right
side of the street
The art of love is
not easy to learn
The crowd are
terrifying horns
But to turn evil
into pure love
Wherever I'm going
my way, love in my heart
Turn hate to love, with
the plume like flowers
(upbeat music)
- [Performers] Hey!
(upbeat music)
Now, for the first time
I don't know
what is going on
World, my whole world
Has changed when I
finally found you
There ain't no better
road when I know that
You're my brother,
you are my
So take my hand, let's ride
You're my brother,
you are my
Let's sing it
out really loud
You're my brother,
you are my
So take my hand, let's ride
You're my brother,
you are my
Let's sing it
out really loud
Hey, oh (upbeat music)
Oh, oh, oh (upbeat music)
Oh, oh, oh (upbeat music)
They told me that,
that we'll just come
And we'll embrace you
like a warm summer night
Every day is just better now
I don't need nothing
more than your hand
And on the top of
the lung, sing it all
Your my brother, you are my
So take my hand, let's ride
You're my brother,
you are my
Let's sing it
all really loud
You're my brother,
you are my
So take my hand, let's ride
You're my brother,
you are my
Let's sing it
all really loud
Hey, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh (upbeat music)
Oh, oh, oh (upbeat music)
Oh, oh, oh (upbeat music)
Hey