Rent Leonardo / The Divine Michelangelo (2004)
4.0 of 5 from 64 ratings
2h 56min
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- Synopsis:
Leonardo Leonardo, presented by Alan Yentob, is the portrait of a genius of extraordinary diversity who lived a roller-coaster life of success and failure; who associated with the most powerful figures of the day, yet remained an outsider; who fought a succession of bitter rivalries and who suffered a personal battle to come to terms with a world of demons. Through modern technology and dramatic reconstruction, the colourful life and amazing achievements of this extraordinary artist, scientist and engineer are revealed. Myths are exposed, paintings assessed and inventions tested in compelling re-evaluations that reveal the true nature of his genius. The series follows the highs and lows of Leonardo's life: learning his craft at the heart of the Renaisance movement and facing execution at the stake; his rivalry with Michelangelo and the unveiling of his masterpiece The Last Supper. State-of-the-art technology is utilized to reveal the complex thinking behind his great paintings and for the first time his parachute, armoured warfare vehicle, glider, underwater diving suit and other inventions as built and tested. The Divine Michelangelo Five hundred years ago, Michelangelo created three of the art world's greatest icons: the statue of David, the painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, and the dome of St Peter's in Rome. This revealing drama documentary traces his development from angry young man to pride of Rome. - Actors:
- Stephen Noonan, Roy Holder, Remo Masini, Alessandro Riccio, Daniele Favilli, Andrea Pericoli, Massimo Alì, Maurizio Bartoli, Roberto Maltagliati
- Directors:
- Tim Dunn, Stuart Elliott
- Voiced By:
- Susannah York
- Studio:
- BBC
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
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Dramatically directed - Leonardo / The Divine Michelangelo review by JD
A moving account of Leonardo's life and achievements. Particularly interesting were the constructions of his inventions from the drawings. This was also the most annoying bit as certain modifications were made, a tail put on the hang-glider, holes moved on the float above a diver to allow breathing at depth and his parachute was said to be unstable but a volunteer used one though details of the descent were a little shrouded. His working conditions were well portrayed and considering it was all 500 years ago there is great detail. The American surgeon commentator rubbed me up the wrong way but essentially they all gave a believable and interesting viewpoints.
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