Scanorama

November 5 - 22

2026

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Crossing Europe

Ceasar Must Die

1 hr. 15 min. | Drama, History | N/A

The theatre in Rome’s Rebibbia Prison. A performance of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar has just ended amidst much applause. The lights dim on the actors and they become prisoners once again as they are accompanied back to their cells.

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Paolo Taviani

Paolo Taviani

Brothers Vittorio (b. 1929) and Paolo (b. 1931) Taviani have always worked together on their films as writer-directors. Vittorio studied law and his brother studied art. They started directing in the early 60s and have made both fiction and documentary films. They made a name for themselves internationally with the 1977 work Padre Padrone.
Vittorio Taviani

Vittorio Taviani

Brothers Vittorio (b. 1929) and Paolo (b. 1931) Taviani have always worked together on their films as writer-directors. Vittorio studied law and his brother studied art. They started directing in the early 60s and have made both fiction and documentary films. They made a name for themselves internationally with the 1977 work Padre Padrone.
Languages
Italian
Subtitles
Lithuanian, English
Original title
Cesare deve morire
Produced
2012: Italy

Film information

Director
Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
Screenplay
Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
Music
Giuliano Taviani, Carmelo Travia
Cinematography
Simone Zampagni
Cast
Cosimo Rega, Salvatore Striano, Giovanni Arcuri, Antonio Frasca
More information
www.imdb.com
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