Seneca

Set in Rome during 65 AD, this drama comedy explores the volatile relationship between the emperor Nero and his long-time mentor, the philosopher Seneca. Having guided Nero from childhood through his rise to power, Seneca eventually falls out of favor with the tyrannical ruler. After a failed assassination attempt on Nero's life, the emperor falsely accuses his former teacher of complicity and orders him to commit suicide. The story focuses on Seneca's final days as he attempts to provide a last philosophical lesson to his followers while facing a slow and painful death.

Directed by Robert Schwentke, the film follows his previous work, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, and is the tenth feature he has directed. The screenplay was written by Schwentke and Matthew Wilder. The movie stars John Malkovich as Seneca, with Tom Xander as Nero and Geraldine Chaplin as Lucia. Other cast members include Lilith Stangenberg, Louis Hofmann, and Samuel Finzi. A co-production between Germany and Morocco, the film was released on February 20, 2023. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 5/10 based on 30 votes.