Barbarians
Germanic tribes revolt against Roman rule
About Barbarians
Released: 2020
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 2 Seasons
Cast
Laurence Rupp, Jeanne Goursaud, David Schütter, Daniel Donskoy, Murathan Muslu, Bernhard Schütz, Eva Verena Müller, Florian Schmidtke, Alessandro Fella, Giovanni Carta, Cynthia Micas, Katharina Heyer, Gabriele Rizzoli, Ilknur Boyraz, Robert Maaser, Ronald Zehrfeld, Nicki von Tempelhoff, Sophie Rois, Gaetano Aronica, Nikolai Kinski, Jeremy Miliker
About Barbarians
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- About- Making / Production
- Actors
- Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Awards
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- Music, Soundtrack
About
Barbarians is a historical drama television series released in 2020 that revolves around the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. Set in 9 AD, the show follows the story of a young Roman officer who becomes embroiled in the conflicts between the Roman Empire and Germanic tribes. Focused on themes of loyalty, betrayal, and cultural clashes, Barbarians offers a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of war and diplomacy during ancient times.
Making / Production
The series was created by Arne Nolting, Jan Martin Scharf, and Andreas Heckmann. It was filmed in multiple locations in Hungary and includes detailed set designs that authentically recreate the ancient Roman and Germanic settings.
Actors
- Laurence Rupp - Played the role of Arminius, the chieftain of the Germanic Cherusci tribe.
- Jeanne Goursaud - Portrayed Thusnelda, a Germanic warrior and love interest of Arminius.
- David Schütter - Played Folkwin Wolfspeer, a fellow soldier and friend of Arminius.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series blends historical events with fictional elements to create a captivating storyline.
- The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, a key event in the series, is based on a real historical battle that took place between Germanic tribes and the Roman Empire.
Awards
Information about any awards the show has won can go here.
Quotes
- "Victory depends not only on the arms and courage of our warriors but on the depravity and fear that lie in the hearts of our enemies." - Arminius
- "We may be bounded by men, but we are made free by the gods." - Thusnelda
Music, Soundtrack
- The series features a compelling soundtrack composed by various artists to evoke the tension and drama of the storyline.
About Barbarians
Barbarians is a historical drama series featuring the clash of cultures and strategies during the legendary Battle of Teutoburg Forest.