Roman society

His epic films like Gladiator and The Last Duel deeply explore Roman political power, military hierarchy, and the moral complexities of Roman society.

His films Salò and Teorema use Roman and classical themes to critique social structures, power dynamics, and the corruption within hierarchical societies.

His masterpieces Ben-Hur and The Fall of the Roman Empire provide sweeping examinations of Roman civilization, social conflict, and the collision between individual morality and imperial power.