Review of Quo Vadis (1951) by Arianeta L — 24 Jan 2010
The movie takes place in ancient Rome from 64-68 AD, during the reign of the Emperor Nero. The subject is the conflict between Christianity and the corruption of the Roman Empire, especially in the last period of the Julio-Claudian line.
The characters and events depicted are a mixture of actual historical figures and situations and fictionalized ones. "Latin, meaning "Where are you going?" and refers to the apocryphal encounter between St Peter and Jesus Christ on the Appian Way.
According to the Acts of Peter, Peter, fleeing from the persecutions of the Emperor Nero had a vision of Christ whom he asked "Domine, quo vadis?" (Lord, whither goest thou?). Jesus answered him, "Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards" (John 13:36).
Peter understood this to mean that he would die a similar death as his Lord. Peter ultimately returned to Rome and was crucified at the foot of the Vatican Hill where St Peter's Basilica stands today.
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This review of Quo Vadis (1951) was written by Arianeta L on 24 Jan 2010.
Quo Vadis has generally received positive reviews.
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