the rubecon river was the border between the region of umbria and the province of tesalpine gaul, wheresar had the right to dispose of troops. but their entry into umbria, that is, into the territory of italy, was considered a rebellion according to the laws of ancient rome. a civil war began between caesar and the consul gnaeus pompey. it lasted 4 years. pompey was killed, and caesar received the status of dictator for life of the republic, but just a year later he was also killed. i've settled in rome the monarchical power of his adopted son, octavian augustus, who became the first emperor and founder of the roman empire. caesar's phrase - the die is cast has become a catchphrase, for more than 2.0 years it has been used in the meaning: the choice has been made, there is no turning back, or risk everything for a great goal. on january 10, 1927 , the premiere of the film metropolis took place in berlin, this is an epic dystopia. considered the pinnacle of german expressionism in cinema. not my film at the beginning of the 21st century became the first that unesco included in the list o