The document summarizes an epic historical film assignment for a group of Spanish students. The film is Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott from 2000. It details the plot of the film which follows Roman general Maximus who becomes a gladiator after the emperor's son has his family killed and he is no longer named as the emperor's successor despite being chosen by Marcus Aurelius before his death. As a gladiator, Maximus is very brave but ultimately dies at the end of the film.

1. EPIC/HISTORICAL
TASK 2nd TERM
2º ESO
GROUP MEMBERS: Antonio, Esteban y
María

2. • Genre: Epic Historical
• Film: Gladiator
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Year and country: United States, 2000
• Plot: In the year 180, the Roman Empire was
dominating the world. Marcus Aurelius was
the emperor. He loved general Maximus.
When the emperor died, Maximus baame the
successor but the emperor’s son didn’t accept
this. He killed Maximus’ family and he was
sent to the Coliseum as a gladiator. He was
very brave but he finally died.