In the 2nd century, the Roman Empire faces multiple challenges, including internal power struggles, romantic rivalries, and the threat of barbarian invasions. The fate of the empire hangs in the balance as the manipulative Emperor Commodus, dysfunctional relationships, and political unrest contribute to its downfall.

In 1972, a political assassination rocks the nation. The movie follows the events leading up to the murder and the aftermath of the crime. Gripping and thought-provoking, it sheds light on a dark period in history.

Set in Rome in the early 1950s, the movie follows the story of a man who goes for a job interview and experiences the challenges and realities of post-war Italy. Based on a true story, it portrays the struggles and hardships faced by the people during that time.

When peasant girl Nives is deserted by smuggler Gino Lodi, she betrays him to the police. Police officer Enzo Cinti, who loves Nives, traces her to the Po River cane-fields, where she is working as a cutter to support herself and an infant son, and warns her that Gino has escaped from prison and is seeking revenge. She rejects his offer to protect her. Gino finds Nives, mourning the drowning death of their son. He surrenders himself to the police and then walks at Nives' side in the funeral procession.

John the Baptist, the prophet of Israel, is imprisoned by Herod, governor of Judea for protesting Herod's marriage to his brother's wife. Jealousies rage and Herod's step-daughter and niece Salome seduces Herod by means of a torrid dance to give her the head of the prophet - but then tries to save the life of the man she has thus condemned. Updated to a WWII setting

In Pietro Mascagni's tragic opera, a soldier returns home from war to reclaim his former fiancée, only to find that she's married someone else in his absence, leading to jealousy, betrayal, and murder.

Alberto Gherardi, a sailor is wrongly suspected of murder, flied and enroll into the Foreign Legion. His unfaithful fiancee Irene goes to look for him with his young brother Enrico, but the latter is killed. Will she still manage to free her lover?

Sophia Loren in Rome is a documentary that takes a closer look at the life of the famous actress in the city of Rome. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, viewers get a glimpse into Loren's journey and the impact of Rome on her career.

A young widow flees from her small town and moves to the seaside, where she falls for a fisherman.