Attila (TV miniseries)

Attila - The Hun is an American miniseries directed by Dick Lowry from the year 2001.

Action

In the fourth century AD Rome has lost its former strength, and brilliance. At the borders of the Roman Empire Attila makes ready to make his people the largest in the world. He sees his chance to give his nomadic people a home. He joins forces first against the will of his brother with the Romans, and these are tribute paid for the assurance that he will not raid the city. When he realizes that the Roman general Flavius ​​Aetius against the will of the Empress Placidia opposes this policy and also the alliance with him against a third power rejected that, to Attila's wrath is directed against Rome. There will be a monumental battle.

Criticism

" Opulent historic images arc with good performers, who cares little about historical and political accuracy and long with considerable production expense, plump provides entertainment in the style of a monumental Soap. "

The DVD & Video Guide praised the " strong, credible " showing the main role.

Historical inaccuracies

  • There is no evidence that Attila was ever in Rome.
  • The Roman shields and weapons shown are similar to those of the early imperial period, not those of late.
  • Attila the besieged city of Orleans not with catapults, but with Bliden ( trebuchets ), but these were not developed until later.
2001 in film Screenplay Robert Cochran (TV producer) Film score Powers Boothe Tommy Flanagan (actor) Flavius Aetius
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