‘Seneca’ Meets His Fate in Ancient Rome on April 8 With Digital, VOD Streaming

A look at the relationship between Seneca and Nero, the infamous Emperor he mentored since childhood and who accused him of plotting his assassination in 65 AD Rome.

Directed by: Robert Schwentke
Starring: John Malkovich. Geraldine Chaplin, Tom Xander, Mary-Louise Parker
Andrew Koji, Julian Sands
Written by: Robert Schwentke, Matthew David Wilder
Rating: NR
Running time: 110 minutes
Genre: Bio Drama
Theatrical Release: March 23, 2023 (Germany)
Country: Germany
Studio: Freestyle Digital Media

The year is 65 AD in Rome. The philosopher Seneca has been Emperor Nero‘s mentor and close advisor since childhood, and has been significantly involved in his ascent. Nevertheless, Nero grows weary of Seneca and uses a foiled attack on his life to falsely accuse Seneca of being an accomplice. Whilst throwing a decadent party at his farmhouse, Seneca receives his surprising death sentence from Emperor Nero, delivered by a messenger. He must be dead by morning. This last night becomes his final test: Who is he really? An opportunist, hypocrite, and collaborator? Or, according to his self-image, a morally upright wise man able to look death in the face without fear? The script is based on historical sources and Seneca‘s original texts.