The Rubicon is not just a river. It is a symbol: a mental and historical boundary that became myth when Julius Caesar crossed it, declaring, “alea iacta est,” meaning “the die is cast.” But today, what remains of that ancient frontier? Rubico Flumen: The Mystery of the Rubicon takes the viewer on a journey through the lands of the Rubicon, discussing archaeological clues, walking along lines of Roman centuriation, and listening to the voices of those who still keep the river’s memory alive. Although it is one of the most famous rivers in the world, it remains and enigma. Here, history, memory, and myth are woven through original footage and local testimony into a chronological investigation.
Screening: Saturday, May 16th, 4:15-4:49 PM, The Shedd Recital Hall
Length: 33 min
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Director(s): Alessandro Bricchi
Producer(s): Alessandro Bricchi
Distributor: Alessandro Bricchi