The Eyes of Dante (2021)

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He is considered the greatest European poet of the Middle Ages and his work unfolds the whole panopticon of occidental education – theology, philosophy, sciences, politics and literature. But who has really read it, the “Divine Comedy”? Who knows more of its creator Dante Alighieri than that he had an eagle-like profile and was in love with a woman named Beatrice? 700 years after Dante’s death, the filmmaker Adolfo Conti travels through Italy with Dante’s words in mind and eyes to see the world as Dante did. As the film encounters the beauty of arts and the Tuscan landscape, the forces of nature, a dramatic life story is unfolded.

Director: Adolfo Conti
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Pasquale Catalano
Editing: Eugenio Persico
Production: DocArt, Leonardo Film, SWR, ARTE, RAI
Country: Germany, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

paradise, italy, hell, poet, visions of hell, florence, italy, purgatory, middle ages (476-1453), dante alighieri

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Eyes of Dante about?
He is considered the greatest European poet of the Middle Ages and his work unfolds the whole panopticon of occidental education – theology, philosophy, sciences, politics and literature. But who has really read it, the “Divine Comedy”? Who knows more of its creator Dante Alighieri than that he had an eagle-like profile and was in love with a woman named Beatrice? 700 years after Dante’s death, the filmmaker Adolfo Conti travels through Italy with Dante’s words in mind and eyes to see the world as Dante did. As the film encounters the beauty of arts and the Tuscan landscape, the forces of nature, a dramatic life story is unfolded.
Who directed The Eyes of Dante?
The Eyes of Dante was directed by Adolfo Conti.
Who stars in The Eyes of Dante?
The Eyes of Dante stars Alberto Baraghini, Angelo Gallamini, Monica Piseddu, Camilla Baldi.
What genre is The Eyes of Dante?
The Eyes of Dante is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film.
Where was The Eyes of Dante produced?
The Eyes of Dante was produced in Germany, Italy.