The story offers social commentary, particularly regarding 1970s France:
Caesar, frustrated by military failures, tasks architect with building a housing development, "The Mansions of the Gods," in the forest surrounding the Gaulish village. Asterix The Mansions Of The Gods
The book was adapted into a 3D computer-animated film in 2014, directed by Alexandre Astier and Louis Clichy. It captured the comics' spirit and was successful in France. While largely faithful, it expanded certain characters' roles, such as a Roman family that wins an apartment in a lottery. Available Versions The story is available in several formats: The story offers social commentary