A TV Dante
Synopsis
A TV Dante is an experimental mini-series directed by Tom Phillips and legendary filmmaker Peter Greenaway. It covers eight of the thirty-four cantos in Dante Alighieri's Inferno, part of his 14th century epic poem The Divine Comedy. The eight cantos of the film are not conventionally dramatised, rather they are illuminated with layered and juxtaposed imagery while the text is read entirely in "talking head" fashion, and punctuated with a kaleidoscopic blend of both newly shot and archival footage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Phillips, Peter Greenaway
- Original Title
- A TV Dante
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
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Tom Phillips, Peter Greenaway
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Tom Phillips
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Peter Greenaway
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What is A TV Dante about?
A TV Dante is an experimental mini-series directed by Tom Phillips and legendary filmmaker Peter Greenaway. It covers eight of the thirty-four cantos in Dante Alighieri's Inferno, part of his 14th century epic poem The Divine Comedy. The eight cantos of the film are not conventionally dramatised, rather they are illuminated with layered and juxtaposed imagery while the text is read entirely in "talking head" fashion, and punctuated with a kaleidoscopic blend of both newly shot and archival footage.
Who directed A TV Dante?
A TV Dante was directed by Tom Phillips, Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in A TV Dante?
The principal cast of A TV Dante includes John Gielgud, Joanne Whalley, Bob Peck, Laurie Booth, Susan Wooldridge.
When was A TV Dante released and how long is it?
A TV Dante was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.