The First King (Italian: Il Primo Re) is an epic historical drama that takes a bold and raw approach to telling the foundational myth of Rome. The film, set in 8th century BC, explores the legendary origins of Rome through the lives of its first two kings, Romulus and Remus. It presents an intense and gritty narrative filled with violence, survival, and the struggle for power, capturing the primal essence of the ancient world.

The film is set in the untamed wilderness of ancient Italy, long before the rise of Rome. It follows Romulus (Alessandro Borghi) and Remus (Alessandro Roja), two young men living in a harsh and hostile world. When their tribe is slaughtered by a rival group, Romulus and Remus are left to fend for themselves in the wilderness. They embark on a journey to survive, facing countless threats from both nature and other tribes. Along the way, they discover a powerful bond, but as they grow stronger, their differing ideas about leadership and power pull them apart.

Their journey culminates in the founding of Rome, but it is not without tragedy. The film portrays the legendary fratricide between the brothers, laying the groundwork for the myth of the founding of Rome