IN THE MOOD FOR ROME | The Legacy of the Eternal City | The Ultimate Travel Guide to Rome, Italy

Rome is more than just a city, it's an experience. I went to the Eternal City and created this documentary before the pandemic, and it took me a year to make this video a reality (along with a deeper realisation of what Rome means to me as a visitor).
This is a tribute to one of the most enduring, legendary cities on our planet, a city with such staggering legacy and influence in our civilisation - a city that also happens to be extremely beautiful, wistful and exquisitely cinematic.
Rome is beyond special, the one and true city carved out of dreams, a city full of passion and yearning for history, art, culture and greatness. A city that's overflowing with stories, countless iconic sites - from the Trevi Fountain to St. Peter's Basilica, from the Colosseum , the Pantheon to the Roman Forum, from the elegant Capitoline Hill to the quietly ravishing Roman streets and ancient passages. Places and monuments that all echo with lessons in time, resilience and human wisdom.
So whenever your road leads to Rome someday, I hope this video will help you appreciate the Eternal City deeper than ever before and its momentous place in our world.
Viva Roma. Finché c’è vita, c’è speranza.
As long as there is life, there is hope.
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Written, Directed & Produced by:
Janz Anton-Iago
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Assistant Editor:
Jorge Palma
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Photographer/Cameraman:
Sertac Mercan
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These books helped me understand and appreciate Rome deeper. So if you're fascinated with Rome as much as I do, I highly recommend these books for further reading and enrich your Roman wisdom:
"Rome" by Robert Hughes
"The Genius in the Design: Bernini, Borromini, and the Rivalry that Transformed Rome" by Jake Morrissey
"Michelangelo: The Complete Paintings, Sculptures and Architecture" by Frank Zöllner & Christof Thoenes
"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius
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[@inthemoodforlife_official]

This video is dedicated to the people of Rome - past, present and future - and that Roman perseverance. And to all those who dream of going to Rome someday. Hoping, for the time being, this video will allow you see and poetically experience Rome through a screen. I also dedicate this to the memory of my father, who sadly passed away on this day, 25 years ago, who didn't live long enough to see Rome. I'm lucky enough to be able to create this video to show his children and grandchildren the beauty and grandeur of Rome. Viva Roma. Finché c’è vita, c’è speranza. As long as there is life, there is hope. 💛

[@spiritoftheplace]

I discovered your video because you used one of my photos and tagged me. I’m so glad you did! It’s a real love letter to my city. Thanks for dedicating it to us who live here. Hope to meet you in person when you come back one day ♥️

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

@@spiritoftheplace Wow, I'm so delighted that you discovered my documentary, thank you so much for your photo contribution! I discovered it and I had to include it in the video, thank you so much. Your city is one of a kind, and I've been dreaming to create this tribute for a while. It's finally here, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Hope to meet you someday when I visit Rome again! ❤️

[@spiritoftheplace]

@@inthemoodforlife_official you really captured the essence of Rome and made me so proud! I wish you a stellar career.

[@JenShea]

Janz, I am one of those who hasn't been yet, but one day will go. I think this was the best film I've seen as a tribute to this incredible city!! Grazie!

[@kameelaheverglow]

You did this to us with Vienna...and now, Rome. You are a filmmaker who just happens to use YT as your medium for cinematic storytelling. From the music selection to the narration and the visuals, your work speaks volumes. I can tell that you're living your passion. And we are honored that you have shared this with us. What a masterpiece! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

It's my European Era. 😘 It is sincerely a joy to have you here as part of the channel/community. I live to create, and yet it is truly another thing to be appreciated and the work that I do. Thank you so much! This has been a dream, creating documentaries and hope this transcends beyond a common travel video, but more of a philosophical guide to places in our world. Thank you always for your support!

[@sarvarmiryakubov4316]

Fully agree with you

[@FoneTool]

“Masterpiece.” That was the word I was looking for.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

I am most humbled by this, thank you. 🙏

[@pmcgowanp]

NO WORDS ARE ENOUGH - ROMA ❤

[@kirankm2050]

You just took us to experience whole new level of ecstasy .... TBH I am Speechless.

[@LawrenceChung]

I’ve always been wanting to say this but you enunciate your words very clearly which adds so much depth to the documentaries

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, Lawrence. I've never pictured myself lending voiceover to my documentaries, let alone any video, but it takes a lot of practise, learning to go beyond my own limitations and embrace the fear. :)

[@LawrenceChung]

​@@inthemoodforlife_official it does and I get it. Your voice and accent adds a certain personality to your videos, and that makes it very unique

[@JenShea]

Janz, that was absolutely spectacular. Thank you for sharing Rome through your eyes. Incredible. I so appreciate you!! xx

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much, Jen! You know this means a lot to me. ❤️

[@p5rsona]

I'm about to go to europe for the first time and thank my lucky stars for discovering your absolute gem of a channel. Will be using it to travel around europe for the upcoming months.

[@shivapejman8155]

Janz- you are at a higher level than most people on social media. Thank you for this beauty you have shared w us. 🙏🏻

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much! Glad to be raising the bar!

[@constantejrarpilleda5538]

The quality of your visuals is so gooooood! I love your story-telling. Hope you get more recognition here.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you very, very much. That means a lot to me. 🙏

[@newmantv4202]

...this was so moving I had tears streaming down my cheeks the entire 23 minutes....you are both artist and magician....and simply extraordinary...

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Wow, what a remarkable comment. Truly, I'm honoured that this documentary touched you deeply. Thank you for appreciating my work, thank you.

[@newmantv4202]

@@inthemoodforlife_official I meant every word...I've been to Rome twice. It made me want to drop everything and go again..I will be watching all of your work!! My husband and I just got back from Mexico...looking at "your" Portugal now!! cheers, Kinny

[@albinlindmark1383]

Thank you so much!! As an eternal Rome lover this was wonderful to watch!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you for being here, and hope this swept you into Rome for 22 minutes!

[@wildheartt9852]

So beautiful! Great work! :)

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed my Rome video!

[@dulcemorales6823]

I just rewatched this video and it deserves so much more hype! It’s absolutely extraordinary and truly captures the essence of Rome like no other video does. 👏

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you very much for appreciating this Rome video! It means a lot to me when someone discovers this, and truly see the depth and essence I was trying to capture in this city. Please do share so many more can see this and appreciate Rome even more! I can’t wait to go back and create Part 2!

[@FoneTool]

Wow, wow, wow … Brilliant on many levels. Love your work.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, thank you! Appreciate your viewership and appreciation here.

[@theresemascardo2198]

This video tribute is a masterpiece - you can't help but love Rome even more after hearing you share about it. Beautiful work, my friend. You do Rome justice :)

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, dear friend! I'm glad to hear I've done Rome justice, as of all cities, this one had the most baggage and breadth. There's still so much to share about Rome. I'm glad you found this beautiful. ❤️

[@luckystarpiano]

I am crying - this is not a mere travel video! This is a work of art - the gentle music, the gorgeous slo mo shots, your enamored manner of speech …. It is all overwhelmingly moving and inspiring 🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰🥰🥰 thank you so much for your work

[@oldanddancingshemmeligeyou2028]

You really catched the soul of the city. Great work.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you! Very glad that this video managed to capture the soul of Rome.

[@marciobonfiglioli]

Beautiful! I love Rome. I am also Italian by heritage, and my great-grandparents and great great-grandparents came from Italy, and I love always to go back to Italy and Rome. Two months of the year were named after two of Roman Emperors, July for Julius Cézar and August for Augusto! And I also love the colors of Rome! Terracota all way! Congrats

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, Marcio! I hope I've done your heritage city some justice. Rome is one of the most magical places I've been on Earth, it was a sublime experience for me. I believe I emerged out of Rome a better human being (especially after Forum and Palatine). Thanks for watching and the support!

[@marciobonfiglioli]

@@inthemoodforlife_official you did a terrific job! As always, a masterpiece. Congratulations again. You are a true artist.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

@@marciobonfiglioli Grazie, amico! Appreciate your incredible support ✨

[@derekroper3168]

Your work is unreal. Oh how I love and long for Rome. I went in 2019 right before the pandemic and I’ve been dreaming of going back. Thank you for taking me back.

[@fernjr10]

Astonishing, impeccable work.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, man. Absolutely appreciate your words and compliment.

[@ClaiMere]

Excellent narrated and captured beautiful the wonders of rome

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you very much. I am lucky to have been able to capture the beautiful city that is Rome

[@kistmyst8247]

I just love all your videos. I not only get treated to the visual beauty you bring to your films but I get a dose of history, philosophy, and introspection with each one. I hope to see another new one from you soon. Much luck to you in all you do and thank you for sharing all your hard work with the world.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much for appreciating all the aspects of my videos. I pour a lot of energy, ideas, philosophy and creative skills into my work, so your appreciate means truly meaningful to me. ❤️ Thank you.

[@skep41]

Love this video. What heart. What a love of beauty. Bravo.

[@Artemissimo]

Love your short films, I would not even call it videos. Came here after the Vienna video that is as incredible. Please continue doing this..

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, that's an amazing statement. Appreciate your support here. 💛

[@beckybarnes1964]

Absolutely magnificent!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much, Becky! Glad you thoroughly enjoyed this video. 💛

[@louiskrieger1921]

I am absolutely blown away by your feeling for graphic design. I Love the Font That you used. The title is so beautiful.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you very much! That makes me happy to hear someone appreciates my title design. :)

[@activeJP23]

Janz another freakin masterpiece!! You have a true talent behind the camera while weaving in engaging storytelling that captures the history and soul of a location and relating it back to our everyday lives. Don’t stop doing what you’re doing.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you very much, Justin! I'm fortunate to have audience such as you, who appreciates my storytelling and soul in my videos. Appreciate your wonderful words and comment! I have no plans in stopping, as long as I can create videos that hopefully inspire, I shall. 🙂💛

[@williamshepley9054]

I've spent three and half years in Rome and haven't scratched the surface.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Makes me want to live in Rome.

[@filipealmeida747]

Amazing!👏Now I understand why it took a while to produce this video! 💎 It's an absolute masterpiece! So well crafted! You are a true master of the Art of Storytelling! Congrats Janz! 👍👏 It's your best video yet 🍸😎

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

I hope it was worth the wait! Thank you for your incredible comment. I wish I could do more about Rome, hope someday. This city is infinitely fascinating for me. And I'm very thrilled to hear you love this video! 🙌🌟

[@dulcemorales6823]

THIS IS FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!!!! WOW you´re amazing!!!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much! Appreciate your happy compliment!

[@AS-lz2wk]

Powerful, compelling, provocative, thoughtful symphony of words, music and visual. That's why I signed up! One thing though, the Romans and Greek were sons and inheritors of an ancient civilization, an advanced and sophisticated civilization that preceded Roman and Greek history by over 2 million years!

[@rhondakusper759]

Janz, this is spectacular! As others have mentioned, it truly is a masterpiece. I did not expect anything less. You truly have a gift of storytelling and the world needs to see your work! You do more than film a city; you give us the heart and soul of that city.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Rhonda, you're so kind to stop by and leave this stunning compliment. ✨🙏 I've been an advocate of slow travel, to really look closer, dig deeper and understand why and how places come to be, as we also begin to understand ourselves through our journey in these places. I've tried to capture my perspective and insights of Rome, and I'm happy to hear that it's created this piece of light and inspiration. Thank you for being here. 💛

[@jacquespham-vu7580]

I’m so obsessed with your European cities series! Especially for this episode, your Italian accent just made it on point 🎉🎉🎉

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Happy to hear you enjoy my video series! Rome is very special to me. I have a couple more in the works, so stay tuned.

[@g.m.7495]

Great text, great delivery, great pictures- simply a wonderful video! And I love how your love for this place is shining through! :)

[@danielafonso774]

Fantastic video! I look forward to whatever else you post. I felt I was going back to Roma as I was watching it. You are setting the standard to travel videos and raising the bar!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much! So delighted to hear it, and glad to be able to rethink travel videos and hopefully provide soul, inspiration and hope.

[@josechantredesousa1842]

As always.... amazing!!! Thank you so much, Janz!

[@tammyvig8253]

Excellent video! You are talented!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

This means a lot to me! Thank you. This Rome video is perhaps the closest to my heart, out of the many I’ve made. Along with Vienna! ❤️

[@joaobrunorodrigues4647]

Another amazing work, thank you Janz....

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@DesignJourneyByJean]

Very well film and documentary. Went to Rome 2 times and you make me wanna visit again. Thank you for hard working. 🙏🙂

[@mr-w7340]

So beautiful!! Amazing talent you have

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much! I'm glad your enjoyed this Rome documentary!

[@tugayakar5655]

Best travel video i've ever seen. Great story telling as well!!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you very much! Super appreciate your comment and compliment. This Rome video means a lot to me, it's perhaps the most intricate travel mini-doc I've done so far. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tugayakar5655]

@@inthemoodforlife_official I believe you have huge potential. You clearly work very hard on your content. I think its only a matter of time before you will be getting more views and eventually you will attract commercial interest. Your content is unique and your narration is magical, you should definitely pursue this method with other city’s, Country’s, regions etc

[@brodbobot]

Superbly presented 👋❤️

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you very much!

[@dejavucmail8176]

My God! The production quality of this documentary is so amazing! Thanks for the good work!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Haha thank you! I try and elevate quality, so not everyone on KZbin is just making these low-grade videos. Thank you for your appreciation!

[@p.s.youngerself]

Another exquisite work of art, Janz! It's so evident in your artful storytelling how you savor the true essence of each city you visit and we're lucky to experience it through those lens, every time. A lens, I admit, I didn't look through when I last visited Rome.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

What a beautiful message, thank you. Appreciate the high praise! I'm grateful to have an audience such as you who knows how to appreciate art and storytelling. Having you here is a gift, thanks for watching and supporting my videos! I'm happy to learn my Rome video has given you a fresh perspective of the city 💛🙌

[@oeyt1982]

Oh my, this is so captivating!

[@jameshaddan8538]

I was there in 2018 and thank you for making this beautiful video - it brought back such wonderful memories.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, James! That's amazing to hear. Creating this video was a dream for me, and I can't wait to go back to Rome again. There's still so much to absorb and experience there.

[@rhondakusper759]

Can hardly wait Janz!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you for the support! You're incredible. 🙌 Can't wait for you to see it fully.

[@luisv8431]

Still in my booking list to go there, not only Rome but many places in Italy, the western world own so much to this empire. The city is an open museum and you capture well as always.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, Luis. I hope one day you are able to experience Rome, and everywhere in Italy. 💙

[@luisv8431]

@@inthemoodforlife_official Maybe 2022 and beyond I will return travelling ...

[@eltigre4027]

What an outstanding documentary! It gives me hope one day I will be able to travel and discover different parts of the world again. Thank you.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you! This means a lot. So much passion was poured into this documentary. Hope one day you can go and visit places again!

[@michellelee396]

This is epic!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@pedromonteiro5012]

Your best so far! The copy at the open credits it's just brilliant

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Appreciate this very much, Pedro! Very glad you adored this Rome video. It's been a passion project. 🙂✨

[@matheusnovaes7713]

Great Janz, really Great job. I'm following your work since the begin and you're always getting better. Well done!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thanks very much, Matheus. Appreciate your comment! It means a great deal. That's the one thing that matters to me, whether I've improved from my previous videos. This channel has been a steep learning curve, and I try to dig deep and be better. 🙂 Thanks for being here since the beginning! 🙌

[@danielc45]

Truly well made and amazing film. Time for a revisit!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, appreciate your comment here! Hope it helped you experience Rome and its glory 🙌✨

[@blakepereira2557]

So, so good!!

[@tolstoilibreriatolstoilibr441]

Wonderful video! Thanks! (Most of videos about cities are about people only eating food).

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you! Glad you appreciate the depth of information and feeling in this video, as well as philosophy! And yes, I didn't want to focus on food. Anyone can do that. ;)

[@BetulCerenTuglu]

This documentary is definitely perfect 🤩 thank you for this incredible video 🙌🏻🤗

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you SO much! I'm really happy you enjoyed this, and truly felt inspired by Rome. Because of Rome, we managed to meet! That will always be a good memory ❤️ Thank you for watching! Thanks for being part of this.

[@BetulCerenTuglu]

@@inthemoodforlife_official exactly, I’m glad to meet you 🤗and I hope, one day, we can have a chance to meet again 😇🙏🏻

[@colleencarone823]

BRAVISSIMO!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Grazie! Viva Roma. I hope this captured the spirit of Rome.

[@colleencarone823]

@@inthemoodforlife_official Certainly developed the yearning!

[@aimeedore2581]

Bellissima! 💚🤍❤️

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, dearest! Rome is truly special. I hope one day you'll experience it! ❤️

[@asgallery5848]

Reminder set🖤🖤

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

So glad to have a first comment, and it hasn't even premiered yet! 😁

[@VVV-DL]

that outro was epic!

[@avinash85940]

Travelling to a places with architectural brillance and legacy is so much of a dream for me !! I hope you come visit kerala one day !! 🙏

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Hope one day you visit Rome! And hope I can visit Kerala sometime in the future!

[@avinash85940]

@@inthemoodforlife_official yeah sure 😀❤️

[@sarvarmiryakubov4316]

Brilliant. No comments

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, always!

[@chiefcomplaint1]

You’re insanely talented

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you! I'm just making use of what I have and the ways I know how. Life's too short to waste them. 🙂

[@dreambigcarryon2235]

Brava 👏👏

[@marcelodandrea185]

excelente

[@chocomusette]

More videos pls!

[@josechantredesousa1842]

Janz, can you suggest me, please, an Hotel (or an Rb&b), well located in Rome, and not so expensive?... Thanks!

[@9grand]

"Seule Paris est digne de Rome .Solo Roma è degna di Parigi" .

[@joenroute9646]

"Only Paris is worthy of Rome, Only Rome is worthy of Paris" A motto when these two cities have decided be exclusive sister cities .

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

I completely agree! 🙌

[@luisgutierrez18]

Can you do one for Jerusalem?

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Hope one day!

[@xx5820]

Italy is so similar to Portugal! both country's born from Roman EmPire!

[@nicolasfernandezcastanon9655]

damn. I wish I was in trastevere again drunk AF and making out with a Romana. ANYWAY! hey! Community Manager here reporting! 24/7 avaiable bro (great video btw)

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Man, Trastavere is one neighbourhood I wish I was able to explore while I was there. I suppose I'll have to explore that place the next time I visit Rome, as I've heard so much about it. Hopefully an idea for the sequel. BY THE WAY, your campaign for CM is getting louder haha. One day! Thanks for watching my Rome video, and glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@andre47337]

now do paris 😂❤

[@giulianoradice4715]

The best museum in Rome is MUSEO NAZIONALE ROMANO. It is a museum for intelligent people!