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But there's also an added irony. Hercules is himself a problematic figure Who was known for his drinking, His descent into madness, and also his cruelty. ♪ ♪ - It's extraordinary for an emperor To take to the sands himself. This is not something
that's expected of elites, Let alone the emperor
that's expected of elites, Let alone the emperor
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But there's also
an added irony.
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Hercules is himself
a problematic figure
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Who was known
for his drinking,
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His descent into madness,
and also his cruelty.
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♪ ♪
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- It's extraordinary
for an emperor
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To take to the sands himself.
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This is not something
that's expected of elites,
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Let alone the emperor.
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Movie Summary
It showcases the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the Colosseum, one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity.