Documentary ·History · United Kingdom · 2010 · 59m

Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town

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Director
Paul Elston
Cast
Mary Beard as Herself - Presenter Fabian Kanz as Himself Mattia Buondonno as Himself Andrew Wallace-Hadrill as Himself
Crew
Chris Vile — Director of Photography Jon Bignold — Editor Paul Elston — Writer Paul Elston — Producer
Synopsis

The volcanic eruption that ravaged Pompeii in year 79 is one of the most famous in history. It is known how its victims died, but how did they live? A new insight into the lives of the people who lived in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius before its cataclysmic eruption.

Mood & Themes
italyancient romearchaeologistvolcanic eruptionarchaeological digpompeii1st century
Key Collaborators
Paul Elston Director Chris Vile Director of Photography Jon Bignold Editor Paul Elston Writer Paul Elston Producer
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