1 / 7Caligula: The Official Story of the Film
Caligula: The Official Story of the Film is a retrospective on the film’s production, releases and later versions, including the 2023 Cannes screening of the Ultimate Cut. It combines production history with film stills and previously unpublished behind-the-scenes photographs from the Penthouse archives.
At a glance
- Covers the film’s development, difficult production, release history and legal battles over mainstream screenings.
- Follows the different international cuts through to the 2023 Cannes screening and release of the Ultimate Cut.
- Includes stills from the original and 2023 cuts, plus previously unpublished behind-the-scenes photographs from the Penthouse archives.
- Written by Aaron Shaps, editor of the 2023 Ultimate Cut.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a focused account of the film’s production and changing release history rather than only discussing its plot.
- The inclusion of stills and archival behind-the-scenes photographs gives the book visual material alongside its historical narrative.
- At 160 pages, the listing specifies a defined, compact-length retrospective.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Titan Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 23 Jun. 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 160 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1835413862 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1835413869 |
| Weight listed | 1.36 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26.11 x 1.91 x 30.56 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Caligula’s production history, censorship and international versions.
- Film-history and film-photography enthusiasts looking for a visual retrospective.
- Readers following the film’s route from its original conception to the 2023 Ultimate Cut.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a general biography of the historical Roman emperor rather than a book about the film.
- Readers looking for a full account of ancient Rome beyond the film’s subject and history.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The available aggregate rating is mixed, with the small number of ratings split between four- and five-star assessments and a substantial one-star share. That variation offers little detail about why readers differed, so it cannot establish how well the book handles its production history or photographs. Buyers should judge it by the listed scope and visual contents.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
It follows the film’s conception, production, theatrical release, legal history and later international cuts, concluding with the 2023 Cannes screening and release of the Ultimate Cut.
Does it include photographs?
The listing says it includes stills from the original and 2023 cuts, as well as previously unpublished behind-the-scenes photographs from the Penthouse archives.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 160 pages.
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