Nero (1922 film)

Nero is a 1922 Italian silent historical drama film directed by J. Gordon Edwards and starring Jacques Grétillat, Rita Jolivet, and Guido Trento. The film depicts the life of the Roman Emperor Nero. It was released in the United States under the title Nero or The Burning of Rome. The film is notable for its large-scale sets and numerous extras. It portrays Nero as a tyrannical and depraved ruler, focusing on his alleged role in the Great Fire of Rome and his persecution of Christians. The film is considered a classic example of the historical epic genre of early cinema.