The Agony and the Ecstasy
1965·Movie·
·2h 18min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
From the age of magnificence comes a new magnificence in motion pictures.
During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersPower Of ArtCreative PassionHistorical EventsFaith And ArtGenius And Madness
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersHistorical RecreationReligious ConflictHistorical AccuracyPower StruggleCreative ProcessArtistic VisionFaith Vs. DoubtMonumental Task
- Narrative
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Carol Reed, Leon Shamroy
Produced by:
Elmo Williams, Darryl F. Zanuck, Carol Reed
Composed by:
Alex North
Cast
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