Matteo Rovere on set with Romulus and Remus, The First King
- After six David di Dontaello awards for Italian Race, the director has started filming with Alessandro Borghi on the legend of the founding of Rome. Belgium are co-producing
Filming has commenced on Matteo Rovere's latest film, Romulus and Remus, The First King [+see also:
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The film, written by Filippo Gravino, Francesca Manieri and Matteo Rovere, is a timeless story of love, blood and conflict, in which two brothers, alone in an ancient and hostile world, will challenge the merciless will of the Gods. The city of Rome, the largest empire in history, will be born from their blood. A strong bond, which is destined to become legend.
Produced by Groenlandia (director's company) with Rai Cinema, in association with Roman Citizen Entertainment, and co-produced by the Belgian outfit Gapbusters (Fabrizio Rongione is also in the cast), the filming of Romulus and Remus, The First King is set to last for eight weeks in Lazio, with Daniele Ciprì responsible for cinematography. The film will be released in Italy by 01 Distribution. The French company Indie Sales is responsible for international sales.
(Translated from Italian)
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