The Last Legion

Introduction:

The film is loosely inspired by the events of 5th century European history, notably the collapse of the Western Roman Empire under its last Emperor, Romulus Augustus. This is coupled with other facts and legends from the history of Britain and fantastic elements from the legend of King Arthur to provide a basis for the Arthurian legend.

The film is narrated by Ambrosinus, native to Britain, who knows of a legend concerning the sword of Julius Caesar, which was hidden away from evil men. It begins shortly before the coronation of Romulus as Emperor in 460.

Having traveled through much of the known world in search of Caesar’s sword, Ambrosinus has then become Romulus’s tutor. A sort of philosopher-mystic, he at times gives the impression he is a magician, but his “magic” is just trickery. Romulus’s father Orestes apparently rules Rome but is not Emperor himself.