1938
Michelangelo: Life of a Titan (digital quality)
Michelangelo – Das Leben eines Titanen (Original Title)
Michelangelo: Das Leben eines Titanen (Michelangelo: Life of a Titan) is a pioneering German-Swiss documentary film directed by Curt Oertel, detailing the life and artistic mastery of Michelangelo Buonarroti and featuring narration by Mathias Wieman. It is widely recognized for its unique artistic approach to the life of the High Renaissance master.
Unlike traditional biopics, this film does not feature actors playing the roles of Michelangelo or his contemporaries. Instead, it tells the story of the artist's life and career through visual storytelling, atmospheric presentation and literary connection.
Additional materials
The Titan: Story of Michelangelo, Part 1 (American re-edited version)
The Titan: Story of Michelangelo, Part 2 (American re-edited version)
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“… artistically and technically almost perfect film about Michelangelo made by Curt Oertel. It means something new, unique and special in the field of cultural film…”
– Der Spiegel from January 18, 1947
Compare to a contemporary cultural swill presented as documentaries on PBS and Netflix.
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