Fabiola

Set in ancient Rome, this historical drama follows the romance between Rhual, a gladiator from Gaul, and Fabiola, the daughter of a senator. Following the murder of Fabiola's father, the Roman authorities target Christians, sparking a period of persecution. Rhual identifies himself as a Christian and is subsequently accused of the killing, leading to a sentence of combat in the arena.

Directed by Alessandro Blasetti, this was his second feature film following Ettore Fieramosca. The production was a joint effort between Italy and France, involving Franco London Films and Universalia Film. The ensemble cast includes Michèle Morgan, Henri Vidal, Michel Simon, Elisa Cegani, Massimo Girotti, and Gino Cervi, with 23 credited performers in total.

The film has a runtime of 164 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 268 votes and a lower score of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 11 votes.