Eneide (1971): Cast & Plot
Eneide is a 1971 drama directed by Franco Rossi, starring Giulio Brogi as Aeneas, Olga Karlatos and Ilaria Guerrini. It is based on The Aeneid by Virgil and Robert Fagles. It runs 7 hours.
- Runtime
- 7h (420 min)
- Director
- Franco Rossi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Daiano Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Eneide About?
The premise of Eneide without spoilers, adapted from The Aeneid by Virgil and Robert Fagles. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A 7 part adaptation of the epic tale of Aeneas, written by Virgil as the Roman sequel to Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.
Eneide Themes & Keywords
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Eneide Cast & Characters
Giulio Brogi leads the cast as Aeneas, with Olga Karlatos as Dido and Ilaria Guerrini as Giunone. Directed by Franco Rossi; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Franco Rossi
- Giulio Brogi as Aeneas
- Olga Karlatos as Dido
- Ilaria Guerrini as Giunone
- Marilù Tolo as Venus
Also Starring in Eneide
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- Dušica Žegarac Anna
- Giovanna Galletti Ecuba
- Heinz Moog Priam
- Marisa Bartoli Andromache
- Christian Ledoux Palinurus
- Arsen Costa Ascanius
- Angelika Zielcke Creusa
More from Franco Rossi
More films directed by Franco Rossi: A Child Called Jesus, L’altra metà del cielo, Pure as a Lily and The Two Missionaries.
Eneide Plot Summary
What happens in Eneide from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Episode 1. Aeneas, Giulio Brogi, a demigod and one of the few survivors of the Trojan War, slips away from the burning city with a Trojan fleet. His distant horizon leads him to Carthage, where the queen Dido, Olga Karlatos, asks him to tell the story behind his perilous voyage. He begins by recounting the collapse of Troy and the famous Trojan Horse, a tale that frames his journey as a test of endurance, fate, and the duty of leadership.
Full summary
The whole story of Eneide, scene by scene
Eneide Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Die Äneis” and “La Eneida”.
- Also known as
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- Die Äneis
- La Eneida
- Le Avventure di Enea
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Odyssey, Odissea and The Odyssey.
Eneide FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Eneide, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Eneide?
Eneide runs 7 hours (420 minutes).
Who directed Eneide?
Eneide was directed by Franco Rossi.
More films by Franco Rossi Who is in the cast of Eneide?
Eneide stars Giulio Brogi as Aeneas, Olga Karlatos as Dido and Ilaria Guerrini as Giunone, among 12 credited actors.
Is Eneide based on a book?
Yes. Eneide is adapted from The Aeneid by Virgil, Robert Fagles and Bernard Knox.
Does Eneide have a post-credit scene?
No. Eneide has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Eneide in?
The original language of Eneide is Italian.
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