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The First King

The First King

Film · 2019

Original titleIl primo re

Original languageLatin

Runtime2 hours 3 minutes

GenreHistoryDrama

Set in753 BCE
Letterboxd average
3.3 / 5
Saltiness

Fewer grains = more historically accurate.

Shelfmark MS 0350Last checked

Directed byMatteo Rovere
2,771 years
between the events and the release
753 BCE → 2019

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Production Information

Written by
Filippo GravinoFrancesca ManieriMatteo Rovere
Cinematography
Daniele CiprìGiuseppe Maio
Production design
Tonino Zera
Costume design
Valentina Taviani
Music by
Andrea Farri
Production countries
BelgiumItaly
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$2.4 million

Credits, budget, box office and production countries from TMDB.

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