A powerful introduction to the greatest work of medieval literature, which draws upon new dramatic filmed sequences, contemporary images and the work of artists inspired by Dante's epic voyage of the imagination. This stirring film provides the ideal starting point for the study of this major work. Entertaining and informative, Dante and the Divine Comedy will inspire viewers to want to study this work.
"There is no greater sorrow than to recall happiness in times of misery" - Dante Alighieri (The Inferno)
Visual interpretations of `The Divine Comedy' by the Topiary Dance Group
The Doré illustrations, first published in 1861
New location footage from Florence, Dante's birthplace
The themes, plot, characters with interpretation and analysis by Professor Zygmont, Dr. Catherine Keen of St John's College, Cambridge, Dr. Simon Gilson of Warwick University, Dr. Robin Kirkpatrick of Robinson College, Cambridge, plus author and leading Dante authority Dr. Anna Lawrence.
- Actors: Dante-Divine Comedy
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language (Original Language): English
- Region Code: 1
- Release Date: 2006-06-27
- Running Time: 50 minutes
