From Wikipedia, Titus is a 1999 historical drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Julie Taymor in her feature directorial debut, based on William Shakespeare's tragedy Titus Andronicus. A co-production between Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States, the film stars Anthony Hopkins as the eponymous character, a Roman army general, chronicling his downfall following a victorious return from war. It was produced by Overseas Filmgroup and Clear Blue Sky Productions and released by Fox Searchlight Pictures. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and was a box-office bomb, grossing approximately $2.9 million worldwide against a budget of $18 million. At the 72nd Academy Awards, it received a nomination for the Best Costume Design.