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The Titan: The Story of Michelangelo

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This documentary spotlights Michelangelo Buonarroti, one of the most acclaimed icons in art history. Through his creation of countless enduring works, Michelangelo garnered the attention of his contemporaries in Italy and art-lovers all across Europe. But his genius did not come without struggle. Michelangelo, after facing a series of personal and professional challenges, became embroiled in a controversy that led to the symbolic destruction of one his most beloved creations -- the David.

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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Michelangelo's masterworks and the historical impact of the Italian Renaissance are excitingly examined in this outstanding documentary. It's one "art" movie that can be enjoyed and understood even by people who habitually shun the galleries. Nov 14, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Leaburn O The camerawork hovering around Michelangelo’s sculptures brings home the brilliance of his work but it is an old and staid documentary. I watched a version with terrible sound recording on YouTube. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/18/25 Full Review Audience Member What can you really say? It's the story of the life of the greatest artist's of all time. It's done well, so I really have no qualms about it. Very important for any artist or historian to see. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Richard Lyford

Director

Fredric March

Narrator

Robert J. Flaherty

Producer

Robert Snyder

Producer

Ralph Alswang

Producer

Harry Ringger

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Synopsis This documentary spotlights Michelangelo Buonarroti, one of the most acclaimed icons in art history. Through his creation of countless enduring works, Michelangelo garnered the attention of his contemporaries in Italy and art-lovers all across Europe. But his genius did not come without struggle. Michelangelo, after facing a series of personal and professional challenges, became embroiled in a controversy that led to the symbolic destruction of one his most beloved creations -- the David.
Director
Richard Lyford
Producer
Robert J. Flaherty, Robert Snyder, Ralph Alswang
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 8, 2020
Runtime
1h 10m
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