# Satyricon (1969)

> Fellini transforms fragmentary Petronian fragments into a delirious, erotic, and grotesquely beautiful voyage through an imagined ancient Rome.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6182

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Federico Fellini
- Cast: Martin Potter, Hiram Keller, Max Born, Salvo Randone, Mario Romagnoli, Magali Noël, Capucine, Fanfulla
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064940/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: surreal, decadent, grotesque, arthouse film night, cult cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A surreal journey through ancient Rome's decadence and desire unfolds in this unique tale.

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- [Boccaccio '70 (1962)](https://ember.film/movie/29905)
- [And the Ship Sails On (1983)](https://ember.film/movie/3108)
- [City of Women (1980)](https://ember.film/movie/6834)
- [Intervista (1987)](https://ember.film/movie/31890)
- [The Canterbury Tales (1972)](https://ember.film/movie/3153)
- [The Decameron (1971)](https://ember.film/movie/21034)
- [Roma (1972)](https://ember.film/movie/6063)

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