On the occasion of the cinema release of Gladiator II – on November 13 – the Pont du Gard was exceptionally illuminated in the colors of the film, offering spectators an unprecedented immersion in the world of Ridley Scott.
A true masterpiece of Roman architecture, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1985, the Pont-du-Gard was recently illuminated in the colors of Gladiator IIthe long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott's cult film, scheduled to hit theaters on November 13.
Built in the 1st century by the Romans to transport water to Nîmes, the Pont du Gard is an exceptional witness to the ingenuity of ancient times. At 49 meters high, it is the tallest Roman aqueduct bridge in the world. Its construction, carried out in just five years by nearly a thousand workers, remains an impressive technical feat to this day. But this time, it was neither its colossal dimensions nor its history that made people talk about it, but an unprecedented illumination linked to the world of cinema.
“Strength and honor” on Pont-du-Gard!
Indeed, in a historic first, images from the film Gladiator II were projected onto the arches of the bridge, providing visitors with a spectacular visual experience. This play of lights has transformed this ancient jewel into a giant screen! Epic sequences from the film paraded across the thousand-year-old stone of the bridge, “while cult lines like “Strength and Honor” echoed through the night”!
The first Gladiatorreleased in 2000, had already generated considerable enthusiasm for ancient history, attracting 4.8 million spectators in France and winning five Oscars. This new collaboration between Pont du Gard and Gladiator II therefore promises to be a winning operation, both for the film and for the site.
With Gladiator IIRidley Scott takes us back to the world of ancient Rome, carried by a prestigious cast including Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal.
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