: MMXII The Beginning emerged as a stylized repackaging and presentation of the prequel narrative. It established the origin stories of House Batiatus, Crixus, and Oenomaus. Technical Excellence: Defining "High Quality" in 2012
: The film was shot with a focus on naturalism, avoiding gaudy set pieces in favor of believable locations and imaginative, period-appropriate costuming. spartacus mmxii the beginning 2012 high quality