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This documentary film looks at Rome s Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's magnificently painted domed ceiling, considered perhaps the greatest single masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance era. In its transcendent beauty, the ceiling merges art with philosophy, religion and the spirit of brilliance embodied by it s creator- Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Painted single handedly over a grueling four-year period, the Sistine Chapel represents the deepest essence of both the artist's personal and religious expression. In the 9 panels that span the vast dome, Michelangelo depicts the cataclysmic events of the bible's book of Genesis - from the Creation of Earth, to the Sibyls and Prophets, and culminating in his vivid interpretation of the apocalypse and the coming of Christ.

Join us for a journey to Vatican City and witness the mysterious work of art unfold it's meaning and intricacies with this documentary film that studies in-depth the profound and awe-inspiring facade, revels in the dome's lasting legacy, and takes you to the height of Renaissance.

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Michelangelo Biography
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Dolby Digital Stereo Audio
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