The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum(2025)
The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum Synopsis
The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the boundaries of technology. It exhibited Rome’s vast wealth and power. Roman leaders spread the Colosseum’s design throughout the Empire, and it helped them conquer the ancient world. But just as the structure embodied Rome’s power, so too did it contribute to the Empire’s downfall.
The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum (2025) is a documentary film directed by Peter Chinn, released on October 8, 2025 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Jay O. Sanders, Francesca Angelo, Darius Arya and Fabian Kanz.
- Director:
- Peter Chinn
- Producers:
- Peter Chinn, Bianca Zamfira, Ben Holgate
- Production:
- PBS, Blink Films, The WNET Group, National Geographic, ARTE, SBS
- Status:
- Released
The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jay O. Sanders
as Narration
- Francesca Angelo
Francesca Angelo
as Self
Darius Arya
as Self
- Fabian Kanz
Fabian Kanz
as Self
- Shushma Malik
Shushma Malik
as Self
- Alexander Mariotti
Alexander Mariotti
as Self
- Claudia Minniti
Claudia Minniti
as Self
- Barbara Nazzaro
Barbara Nazzaro
as Self
- Wolfgang Neubauer
Wolfgang Neubauer
as Self
- Federico Santangelo
Federico Santangelo
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Peter Chinn, produced by Peter Chinn, Bianca Zamfira and Ben Holgate.
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The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum online?
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The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum (2025) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum?
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The main cast of The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum (2025) includes Jay O. Sanders, Francesca Angelo, Darius Arya, Fabian Kanz and Shushma Malik. The film was directed by Peter Chinn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum released?
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The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum was released on October 8, 2025 and runs for 55m.