NERO AND POPPEA - AN ORGY OF POWER

1982 · 1h 45m · NR · Drama / History / Horror · IMDB TMDB

Twisted Prince Nero will do whatever it takes to become emperor and rule Ancient Rome with an iron fist.

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What is Nero and Poppea - An Orgy of Power about?

Nero and Poppea - An Orgy of Power is a 1982 France-Italy drama, history, and horror film directed by Bruno Mattei and Antonio Passalia about Emperor Nero’s notorious reign and his descent into indulgence and depravity.

Programmer's Pick

If you thought Caligula was wild, wait until you see Nero’s parade of decadence in Mattei’s fever-dream Rome. This is ancient history filtered through a lens of pure, unapologetic sexploitation—brace yourself for boundary-pushing excess and the kind of imperial antics that would make most toga parties blush.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set during the waning days of the Roman Empire, Nero and Poppea - An Orgy of Power plunges viewers into a world where excess and corruption seep into every corner of imperial life. Under the notorious rule of Emperor Nero, Ancient Rome becomes a playground for every imaginable debauchery, from public displays of perversity to taboo-shattering acts within the imperial household itself. Guided by the vision of late director Bruno Mattei, this film offers a no-holds-barred look at the twisted ambitions, sexual exploits, and unchecked power that defined Nero’s court. Expect a heady mix of historical spectacle and unflinching eroticism, all set against the backdrop of a civilization in decline.

Details & Specs

Directors: Bruno Mattei, Antonio Passalia
Writers: Antonio Passalia, Bruno Mattei
Release: 1982
Runtime: 1h 45m
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italian
Genres: Drama, History, Horror
Also Known As: Nero und die Huren des römischen Reiches, Caligula Reincarnated As Nero, Nerone ve Poppea: Bir Güç Sefahati, Nero and Poppea: An Orgy of Power, Nero und die Huren Roms, Les aventures sexuelles de Néron et de Poppée, Roma: Orgía imperial, Ta orgia tou Nerona, Las aventuras sexuales de Nerón y Popea, Original title: Nerone e Poppea

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Bruno Mattei +1 more Writers: Antonio Passalia +1 more

Piotr Stanislas Nero

Françoise Blanchard Poppea

Gino Turini Seneca

Mario Novelli

Susanna Forgione CC Caterina Catambrone SZ Sandro Zambito GS Guido Scalzone BR Bruno Rosa

Nicola Di Gioia

Gennarino Pappagalli LP Liliana Piras

Angelo Casadei

Fanny Magier Agrippina

Antonio Passalia Claudius BR Betty Roland Acte AS Antonella Simonetti VB Vladimir Brajovic Tigellinus (uncredited)

Raul Cabrera Petronius (uncredited)

Maria Pia Cafiero Girl at Orgy (uncredited) MA Marie-Noëlle Arnoult Octavia

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Why Cult

Imperial Decadence Unleashed

The film revels in the shocking excesses and taboo-breaking behaviors of Nero’s court, including incest, public nudity, and sexual transgressions rarely depicted onscreen.

Mattei Sexploitation Style

Director Bruno Mattei brings his signature exploitation flair, blending historical spectacle with explicit erotica and horror elements.

Historical Shock Value

From gladiator battles to poisonings, the film doesn’t shy away from the brutal and lurid realities of ancient Rome.

Transgressive Roman Tableaux

Expect scenes depicting mother-son incest, lesbian encounters, castration, and other acts designed to push the envelope of taste and censorship.