The Agony and the Ecstasy

During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.

Tagline

“From the age of magnificence comes a new magnificence in motion pictures.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, History

Director

Carol Reed

Original Language

EN

What is The Agony and the Ecstasy about?

During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.

Who directed The Agony and the Ecstasy?

The Agony and the Ecstasy was directed by Carol Reed.

When was The Agony and the Ecstasy released?

The Agony and the Ecstasy was released on September 16, 1965.

How long is The Agony and the Ecstasy?

The Agony and the Ecstasy has a runtime of 2h 18m.

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