He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary” — focuses on the idea that much of human pain comes from worrying about the future. The Stoic philosopher argued that fearing events ...

Today many Americans are experiencing despair about climate change, the new surge in COVID-19 and the uncertain future of our democracy. The best way to cope with these “afflictions of the spirit,” ...

Malkovich stars as the ill-fated stoic philosopher in Schwentke's new film, which has its world premiere out of competition in Berlin. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief Seneca’s suicide is, ...

"Aim for virtue, happiness will follow." German distributor Weltkino Filmverleih has revealed two official trailers for the film Seneca, the latest from director Robert Schwentke who has been working ...

ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive look at the Seneca trailer, a new historical drama starring John Malkovich that’s set to arrive next month. The Seneca trailer follows the story of the philosopher ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shot in and around an open colonnaded pavilion constructed in the Moroccan desert, Seneca draws on Roman historian Tacitus’ ...

In his dark historical comedy “Seneca,” Robert Schwentke explores themes of power, corruption and hypocrisy as he traces the fateful final days of the Roman philosopher and dramatist that followed his ...

Today many Americans are experiencing despair about climate change, the new surge in COVID-19 and the uncertain future of our democracy. The best way to cope with these “afflictions of the spirit,” ...

According to the historian Tacitus (d. 120 CE), Seneca modelled his death on that of Socrates, discussing philosophy with his friends and chiding them for their outbursts of emotion. He slit one vein, ...