• Director(s):

    DESCOMBES (Emmanuel), DIVERS

  • Producer(s):

    SYSTEM TV, ARTE FRANCE

  • Territories:

    Worldwide.

  • Production year:

    2014

  • Language(s):

    German, French

  • Rights:

    TV, DVD, NON-THEATRICAL, INTERNET, VOD

The Castelli Romani, situated not far from Rome, is a group of “comunes”. The area was highly prized as a place of residence among leading figures throughout the history of Rome.

During Antiquity in the city of Tusculum, wealthy Romans engaged in otium, a form of studious and spiritual leisure pursuit. In the Middle Ages, noble families settled there, and towards the mid 16th century, magnificent villages were built. In the 17th century, the Castelli Romani became the place of residence of the Papal State of the Vatican. In the 19th century, the region attracted many travellers, including Goethe, Byron and George Sand.