Roman setting

His epics like Gladiator and The Last Duel showcase Rome's grandeur, political intrigue, and moral complexity with visual mastery and historical ambition.

His film Battleship Potemkin employs montage techniques inspired by classical narrative structure, and his unrealized October project demonstrates his fascination with historical Roman drama and power dynamics.

His films like La Dolce Vita and 8½ are deeply rooted in Roman culture and landscape, exploring the decadence, spirituality, and existential questions of modern Rome and its classical heritage.