Atlas: A Sketch of the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire · 1976
Atlas: A Sketch of the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire (1976) is a History / Documentary / Animation film directed by Ray Eames.
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Overview
Atlas gives the viewer an overview of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Beginning in 500 BC, a time clock at the bottom of the screen marks off the years – eight to a second – as the boundaries on the animated map change, showing both the growth including the conquests of Alexander the Great, as well as the decrease as the power of the Romans declined. The film concludes with the invasion of the Huns and the sack of Rome in 476 AD. Music by David Spears.
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What is "Atlas: A Sketch of the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire" about?
Atlas gives the viewer an overview of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Beginning in 500 BC, a time clock at the bottom of the screen marks off the years – eight to a second – as the boundaries on the animated map change, showing both the growth including the conquests of Alexander the Great, as well as the decrease as the power of the Romans declined. The film concludes with the invasion of the Huns and the sack of Rome in 476 AD. Music by David Spears.
When was "Atlas: A Sketch of the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire" released?
Atlas: A Sketch of the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire was released in 1976.
