Julius Cäsar. Coriolanus

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In Rome, tensions rise as the upper class indulges in luxury while the common people suffer from hunger. General Caius Martius, a staunch opponent of the plebeians' demands, leads his army against the invading Volscians and achieves a remarkable victory at Corioles, earning him the title of Coriolanus. However, upon returning to Rome and seeking a political career, his arrogance becomes his downfall. Coriolanus harshly insults the populace and their representatives, ultimately facing the threat of exile. The once-heroic figure finds himself fallen from grace, but the tragedy is only beginning...