The Untold Story of the Vatican (2020)

The Untold Story of the Vatican (2020) poster

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.

Director: Marc Jampolsky, Marie Thiry
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bruno Courtin
Cinematography: Yoan Cart
Editing: Gilles Perru
Production: Gedeon Programmes, ARTE, CTV-Vatican Media, NHK, Planète+, Viasat, Telewizja Polska, RSI
Country: France
Language: English, Deutsch, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Political Polarization and Ideology Clash, Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Untold Story of the Vatican about?
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.
Who directed The Untold Story of the Vatican?
The Untold Story of the Vatican was directed by Marc Jampolsky, Marie Thiry.
Who stars in The Untold Story of the Vatican?
The Untold Story of the Vatican stars Cédric Zimmerlin, Éric Herson-Macarel, Ali Guentas, Hugues Boucher, Pierre Val, François Rabette.
How long is The Untold Story of the Vatican?
The Untold Story of the Vatican has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Untold Story of the Vatican?
The Untold Story of the Vatican is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Untold Story of the Vatican produced?
The Untold Story of the Vatican was produced in France.
What are the themes of The Untold Story of the Vatican?
The themes of The Untold Story of the Vatican include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash, Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments.