Many of the most costly and most publicized films in cinema history have been epics set in Ancient Rome or Greece. Gladiator (2000), Spartacus (1960), Ben Hur (1959), Cleopatra (1963), The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964), Troy (2004) and Alexander (2004) are among the best known and they range from the sublime to the ridiculous.

What are their merits and their faults? Are they poorly scripted and overhyped or examples of cinema at its most exciting and spectacular depicting past eras as only the wide screen can.

Richard Fitzwilliams is a film critic who has studied the genre. He will be discussing these films and showing clips from the best known epics.
Find out more about Richard at www.richardfitzwilliams.com

Doors open at 19.00 for a 19.30 start.

Refreshments will be available in our licenced cafe/bar.

TICKETS & PRICING

Autumn Season 2014 ticketing applies.

Advance tickets may be purchased from Billetto, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.