The Untold Story of the Vatican (2020)

12/12/2020 (FR) • 52m

Documentary, History

Overview

What started as a simple tomb became over a 2,000 years history the universal seat of Christendom and is today one of the most visited museum in the world with invaluable collections of Arts, Manuscripts, Maps. Using spectacular 3D modelisation and CGI to give viewers as never before a true understanding of the history of this architectural masterpiece and its extensions, the film will also use animation to tell relevant historical events. This heritage site reveals new untold secrets with the help of historians deciphering the Vatican’s rich archives and manuscripts collection and following the restorations at work (newly discovered frescoes by Raphael) and recent excavations. A story where Religion, Politics, Arts and Science meet to assert religious authority and serve as a spiritual benchmark.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

rome, italy

politics

vatican (holy see)

ancient rome

architecture

roman catholic church

religious art

art history

architecture history

art documentary

temple architecture

sacred architecture

historical documentary

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