The Making of Julius Caesar

This three-part historical docudrama, produced and directed by Emma Frank, traces Julius Caesar's transformation from ambitious politician to dictator of Rome. Through dramatic re-enactments and commentary from British and American historians and scholars, the series examines how Caesar dismantled five centuries of Roman democracy in sixteen years. The episodes chronicle his rise to consul through dangerous alliances, his governorship of Gaul and uneasy partnership with Pompey and Crassus, and his eventual consolidation of power as "Dictator for Life." The documentary explores the political maneuvers, bribery, and intimidation Caesar employed to exploit divisions and court popular support, ultimately leading to his assassination on the Ides of March and the overthrow of the Republic.