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IMDb01/01/20076h 50mItaly, Holy See

The Vatican Museums

Synopsis

Originally produced in 1997 on the threshold of the Third Millennium of the Christian Era, and in celebration of the Jubilee of the Year of Our Lord 2000, The Vatican Museums was the culmination of three years of research and filming, the collaboration of thirty-two scholars and historians from around the world, a crew of forty directors of photography, operators, and lighting technicians, state-of-the-art digital cinematography, lighting, animation, and computerized editing, and the work of a famous composer with original performances by master musicians. Now available on DVD for the first time, this historic three-disc collection features seven hours of magnificent documentary film that illuminates and chronicles the great journey of the human spirit. Here then is the world's most spectacular and sacred repository of art, history, and faith.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

01/01/2007

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Luca De Mata
Screenplay & Story
Carlo Pietrangeli
Original Title
The Vatican Museums
Country of Origin
Italy, Holy See
Release Date
01/01/2007
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
6h 50m
Production Studios
Vatican Museums and Galleries

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Luca De Mata

Screenplay & Story

Carlo Pietrangeli

Department Leadership Roster

Luca De Mata

Director

Carlo Pietrangeli

Writer

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What is The Vatican Museums about?

Originally produced in 1997 on the threshold of the Third Millennium of the Christian Era, and in celebration of the Jubilee of the Year of Our Lord 2000, The Vatican Museums was the culmination of three years of research and filming, the collaboration of thirty-two scholars and historians from around the world, a crew of forty directors of photography, operators, and lighting technicians, state-of-the-art digital cinematography, lighting, animation, and computerized editing, and the work of a famous composer with original performances by master musicians. Now available on DVD for the first time, this historic three-disc collection features seven hours of magnificent documentary film that illuminates and chronicles the great journey of the human spirit. Here then is the world's most spectacular and sacred repository of art, history, and faith.

Who directed The Vatican Museums?

The Vatican Museums was directed by Luca De Mata.

Who stars in The Vatican Museums?

The principal cast of The Vatican Museums includes John Gilling, Bob Sommer.

When was The Vatican Museums released and how long is it?

The Vatican Museums was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 6h 50m.