

The great King of Dacia, Decebal (Decebalus), is disposed to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to keep the integrity of his people. His own son, Cotyso, is given to the god Zamolxis to the dismay of the King and his daughter Meda. Septimius Severus, a young Roman devoted to his adopted country, must make the choice between his blood origins and the culture he was introduced to.

Pierre Brice
Septimius Severus
Lead
Marie-José Nat
Meda

Georges Marchal
Fuscus, General Romano

Amza Pellea
Decebal

Mircea Albulescu
Oluper

Alexandru Herescu
Cotyso

György Kovács
Imparatul Domitianus
Ion Apahideanu
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sergiu Nicolaescu's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Dacians is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”