The classic rags to riches story is made richer still by theodora s achievements in power. When the bishops arrived, accompanied by a minimob of not less than five hundred holy men, theodora welcomed them and housed them in the hormisdas palace adjoining the great palace which had been justinian and theodoras own dwelling before they became emperor and empress. For there was almost complete freedom for people, even if they were obscure or completely unknown, not only to come into the presence of this autocratic monarch, but to. Theodora, slave empress 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Sep 17, 20 theodora became a character in popular greek legend who possessed many of the qualities of a hero. Le film teodora, slave empress 1954 vostfr film complet. Theodora, slave empress is a film directed by riccardo freda with georges. Theodora had a child with a man she was not married to. Theodora, slave empress 1954 directed by riccardo freda film. Teodora, a roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the roman. The list is incomplete, with more titles to be added from t. Campbell says that heroes are partly defined as protectors and defenders, attributes that are shown in theodoras character, and she was also wise and beautiful, qualities often attributed to classical heroes. Justinian i was however madly in love with her and one can imagine how beautiful theodora was. Theodora, slave empress 1954 07021954 fr history, adventure, romance, drama 2h 4m user score.
By the way, the plot unfolds in flashback narrated by the nowaged hero, so that we are left wondering about canales fate. Oct 28, 2012 this feature is not available right now. Theodora became a character in popular greek legend who possessed many of the qualities of a hero. Theodora was the daughter of a bear trainer and a dancer and an actress. Historic women in film part v the passion of joan of arc 1928 alt. Le film teodora, slave empress 1954 vostfr admin 20170523t20. Actress, empress, saint, david potter penetrates the highly biased accounts of her found in the writings of her contemporaries and takes advantage of the latest research on early byzantium to craft a modern, wellrounded, and engaging narrative of theodoras life. The prospect, however, of seeing how one of our most perceptive and knowledgeable analysts of earlier imperial centuries would handle the topic persuaded me to take a look at theodora. Teodora seeks justice for her people, and revolution and armed conflict erupt in. The first that i ever came across empress theodora was when i was a sophomore in high school, and we read her speech from procopiuss history of the wars, where she is said to persuade her husband to stay rather than fleeing by saying, purple is a noble shroud. The constantinople of the opening decades of the sixth century, which the empress theodora knew as a child, was a cosmopolitan city where wealth and poverty rubbed shoulders and palaces, workshops, monasteries, and churches crowded the streets.
Streaming di film e serie complete con sottotitoli in italiano. Nov 29, 2019 the street streaming complet streaming en francais. Theodora, slave empress is a 1954 film about theodora, a former slave who married justinian i, emperor of byzantium in ad 527565. One thing that i really liked about the film was the fact that it takes place in the later.
Teodora, imperatrice di bisanzio theodora, slave empress. Also if women became a widow the income from the land would help her take care of her children. She famously championed womens rights and mitigated the ongoing persecution of the miaphysite sect. Theodora was known as a woman of modest origins, a former slave and dancer.
Teodora seeks justice for her people, and revolution and armed conflict erupt in both byzantium and. Theodora, slave empress teodora, imperatrice di bisanzio 1954, italy france. Though her background was considered disreputable, she married justinian, who became emperor, allowing her to wield considerable influence. Empress theodora used her position to advance her friends and to ruin her enemies. In the orthodox, syrian and oriental churches today, byzantine empress theodora is a saint. This fascinating portrait will intrigue all readers with an interest. Giannamaria canale stars as theodora, the egyptian dancing. When the bishops arrived, accompanied by a minimob of not less than five hundred holy men, theodora welcomed them and housed them in the hormisdas palace adjoining the great palace which had been justinian and theodora s own dwelling before they became emperor and empress. A guide to the syriac saints, edited by jeannenicole mellon saintlaurent, david a. A practioner of the enigmatic femme fatale school of screen performing, italian actress gianna maria canale was signed for a film contract immediately after competing in the 1946 miss italy contest. Jun 10, 2010 when justin died and justinian became emperor in 527, theodora fromthebrothel was empress of rome. Actress, empress, whore was kindly provided to me by netgalley for penguin group usa. Theodora was crowned as empress in the same coronation ceremony as her husband on 1 april 527 ce.
As an empress, she founded a convent to house poor women. Most of canales film appearances were exotic to the point of selfmockery, as witness theodora slave empress 1954 and queen of the pirates 1960. Teodora imperatrice di bisanzio short, 1909 aka theodora, empress of byzantium. A historical novel, about theodora s years as empress. Here is a complete list of the silent maciste films in chronological order. Actress, empress, whore tells the story of theodora, before and after she became one of the most powerful women in the byzantine empires history. I have the film i have everything peplum so no jokes. The face of empress theodora artistic reconstruction youtube. Empress theodoras place setting uses byzantine iconography and mosaics to convey her important role in building the byzantine empire. The crimes of theodora from a secret history by procopius. A historical novel, about theodoras years as empress.
Her most remarkable accomplishment was she gave women rights. When justin died and justinian became emperor in 527, theodorafromthebrothel was empress of rome. The englishlanguage title of this european costume epic alternated between theodora, byzantine empress and theodora, slave empress. The face of empress theodora artistic reconstruction. Theodora, slave empress 1954 riccardo freda, georges marchal, gianna maria canale, renato baldini, adventure, drama, romance. Teodora, imperatrice di bisanzio theodora, slave empress 1954. Theodora welcomed them and housed them in the hormisdas palace which had been her and justinians home before they became emperor and empress. The mosaic tile in empress theodoras plate recalls the most well recognized image of theodorathe mosaic from the apse in the basilica of san vitale in ravenna, italy. With georges marchal, gianna maria canale, renato baldini, irene papas. Pin su teodora, imperatrice di bisanzio riccardo freda 1954. The mob set government buildings on fire and created difficult situation for the emperor.
She became a pantomime actress before marrying justinian in 525. History remembers theodora as an empress who fought for women rights and passed laws to prohibit the trafficking of young girls. Gianna maria canale and georges marchal in theodora, slave empress 1954 theodora, slave empress 1954 renato baldini, gianna. She proved her worthiness during the nika riots, in january 532 ad. Vis a vis scaricare puntate streaming itaaltadefinizione. Teodora, imperatrice di bisanzio 1954 aka theodora, slave empress. Apr 10, 2019 teodora, a roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the roman emperor justinian and assumes the throne as empress of rome. According to this film, however, she rules fairly and justly, and even protects her husband against evil plotters. She was the wife of justinian, the emperor of the byzantine empire.
Teodora seeks justice for her people, and revolution and armed conflict erupt in both byzantium and rome. The woman who would one day become empress of the roman empire was born as one of three daughters of the bearkeeper for the green faction, the company which produced the chariot races and the amusements in the theaters of constantinople. The third daughter of the emperor constantine viii, theodora possessed a strong and austere character and refused the hand of the heir presumptive, romanus, who was married instead to her sister. Back in the sixth century ad, the roman historian procopius wrote a portrait of the empress theodora that chronicled, in scabrous detail, her. Evita was of humble social origins, made a scandalous career in show business, became a mistress of a strongwilled officer about 20 years her senior. Theodora, slave empress trailer 1954 teodora, a roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the roman emperor justinian and. Theodora slave empress 1954 is an italianfrench movie about the fascinating wife of justinian i reign. Because i did not know much about her, it was fascinating how she rose up from humble beginnings to become an empress of the byzantine empire. Theodora visited them every two or three days, sometimes bringing justinian with her, and the church of saints sergius and bacchus was built for monophysite use. Her father died when she was a child, leaving her in poverty.
Theodora, slave empress 1954 teodora, a roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the roman emperor justinian and assumes the throne as empress of rome. The rioters proclaimed that the nephew of the previous emperor, hypatius be made the new king. Empress of byzantium is a very comprehensive biography of empress theodora. Actress, empress, saint, david potter penetrates the highly biased accounts of her found in the writings of her contemporaries and takes advantage of the latest research on early byzantium to craft a modern, wellrounded, and engaging narrative of theodora s life. Heres a comprehensive list of peplum titles throughout the history of cinema. Directed by the notorious joe damato and made in 1997. But the divide between nobility and slave is too great. Sign of the pagan 1954 jeff chandler jack palance youtube. But then take head of a tyrant, which has many of those same cliches but the tone of the film is so. Justinian had insisted his wife be crowned as his equal and not as his consort. The empress, 20 years younger than her husband, is described by procopius as being short but attractive, a stickler for court ceremony, and a lover of luxury.
Guarda ora teodora, a roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the roman emperor justinian and assumes the throne as empress of rome. Riccardo freda directed another peplum, theodora, slave empress in 1954, starring. Theodora, byzantine empress known for her intelligence and political acumen. Theodora visited them every two or three days, sometimes bringing. Justinian shown in the picture above and to the right, second person from the right, standing next to theodora, son of the emperor, was attracted to theodora and made her his mistress. Theodora, slave empress 1954 riccardo freda, georges marchal. She was a wool spinner in 522, and she converted to monophysitism, a nonorthodox doctrine. Its devilishly entertaining, thanks to campy performances and ott production.
Jul 16, 2010 back in the sixth century ad, the roman historian procopius wrote a portrait of the empress theodora that chronicled, in scabrous detail, her early life as an actress and whore. But among roman catholics she is dismissed as a unrepentant excourtesan and a heretic, who argued that jesus was divine and not human at all. Mistress of a barbaric empire master of an unconquerable emperor. Theodora, byzantine empress who reigned jointly with her sister zoe in 1042 and on her own in 105556. The crimes of theodora from a secret history by procopius revealing how the queen of byzantium was the slave of her feelings. Teodora, imperatrice di bisanzio is a 1954 film about theodora, a former slave who married justinian i, emperor of byzantium in ad 527565. The street streaming complet streaming complet en francais. On the other hand, secret history by the same historian, shows her as a shrewd and mean queen who used her sexuality to control the emperor. Teodora, a roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the roman emperor justinian and assumes the throne as empress of rome. Theodora, slave empress 1954 movie poster see more. Its a serious film but its approach is so overthetop that it fails to be what i would call a serious film. Other documents record her as a very beautiful and pious woman. Accomplishments empress theodora accomplished a lot when she was empress.
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