Gladiators and cinema

Ben-Hur, Spartacus, Gladiator and, more recently, Gladiator 2… gladiators play a major role in cinema. How are these arena fighters portrayed on screen? Do these images correspond to the reality of ancient gladiators? A guided tour that invites you to reflect on the differences between historical reality and fiction.

Every first Sunday of the month, our Discovery Sundays guided tours let you explore the many facets of daily life in Roman times!