Centenary Of Belgium’s Independence (1930)

Full title reads: “Antwerp. Centenary of Belgium’s Independence - reconstruction of a great Roman Circus before the King and Queen, climax of National celebrations.“ Antwerp, Belgium. People wave as King Albert I and his Queen walk past. The Royal Couple take their seats. Various shots of people dressed in the clothing of ancient Romans. They are recreating a Roman Circus. There are people dressed as Roman soldiers. A man dressed as a Roman Emperor rides in a chariot. Good shots of men dressed as gladiators engage in a mock fight. One of the men is killed and then dragged around the stadium. Shot of the King and Queen watching. Shots of chariot racing. A garland is presented to the winner. Shot of King and Queen. The Queen is clapping. Sound Track Missing. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT