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Edoardo Leo stars in Sky Arte's 'Power of Rome' on Rome's birthday

other · 2026-04-26

Sky Arte will premiere the film 'Power of Rome' on Monday, April 21, 2025, coinciding with the Natale di Roma (Rome's birthday). Directed by Giovanni Troilo, written by Luca Lancise and Donato Dallavalle (who also conceived the subject), the film stars Edoardo Leo as Julius Caesar. Leo abandons the set to search for Rome's authentic soul, encountering historical figures like Romulus, Remus, Augustus, Hadrian, and Nero through theatrical reenactments. The film is described as an authorial homage to the Eternal City. Sky Arte's content is curated by Artribune.

Key facts

  • Sky Arte premieres 'Power of Rome' on April 21, 2025.
  • The premiere date coincides with Natale di Roma (Rome's birthday).
  • The film is directed by Giovanni Troilo.
  • The screenplay is by Luca Lancise and Donato Dallavalle.
  • Donato Dallavalle also conceived the subject.
  • Edoardo Leo plays Julius Caesar in the film.
  • The narrative follows Leo's character abandoning the set to explore Rome's history.
  • Historical figures reenacted include Romulus, Remus, Augustus, Hadrian, and Nero.

Entities

Artists

  • Edoardo Leo
  • Giovanni Troilo
  • Luca Lancise
  • Donato Dallavalle
  • Julius Caesar
  • Romulus
  • Remus
  • Augustus
  • Hadrian
  • Nero

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy

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