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Barbarians Rising

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2016
  • TV-14
  • 2h
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7.7/10
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Kirsty Mitchell, Nicholas Pinnock, and Tom Hopper in Barbarians Rising (2016)
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Rome. The greatest empire the world has ever known. This docudrama tells the story of Rome through the eyes of the empire's many adversaries who battled to see its destruction.Rome. The greatest empire the world has ever known. This docudrama tells the story of Rome through the eyes of the empire's many adversaries who battled to see its destruction.Rome. The greatest empire the world has ever known. This docudrama tells the story of Rome through the eyes of the empire's many adversaries who battled to see its destruction.

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    • Michael Ealy
    • Barry Strauss
    • Richard Riddell
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    • Stars
      • Michael Ealy
      • Barry Strauss
      • Richard Riddell
    • 34User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Julian Kostov
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    Kirsty Mitchell
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      The series also omits another great barbarian rebel, Caractacus, a British Chieftain of Catuvellauni tribe who resisted the Romans for almost a decade. Using a mixture of guerrilla tactics, set piece battles and pitched battles he managed several victories against the Romans until he was captured by Rome after being betrayed by Queen Cartimandua, of the Brigantes for a hefty reward.

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    "Barbarians Rising" offers a revolutionary perspective on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. The traditional approach to the subject is that the Grecian "civilization" gave birth to the Roman "civilization" and eventually led the path to "civilization" as we know it today. This series has a different perspective, showing how the Roman "civilization" was an oppressor, taking lands and resources from less organized peoples and cultures, using harsh and often barbaric techniques. You may find yourself cheering for the "barbarians" who resemble what are traditionally known today as "freedom fighters". The idea that Rome was spreading civilization is turned upside down. Instead the makers of this documentary suggest that the Romans are invaders who rape, pillage, and plunder their way around the Mediterranean seeking resources and slaves to maintain their lifestyle.

    The series focuses on Hannibal (died 181 BCE) in Northern Africa, Viriatus (died 139 BCE) in Lusitania (Portugal), Spartacus (died in 71 BCE), Arminius (died in 21 CE) in Germany, Queen Boudica (died 60 CE) and Fritigern (died 380 CE) in Britain, Alaric (died 410 CE) of the Visigoths, Attila the Hun (died 453 CE), and Genseric (died 477 CE) of the Vandals.

    The series is a bit blood thirsty, but so were the times. There are maps and voice overs to keep you well informed.
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    • Release date
      • June 6, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • History Channel Documentary
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bárbaros, el despertar
    • Filming locations
      • Bulgaria
    • Production company
      • October Films
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)
      • 16:9 HD

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