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Arte.tv documentary explores Rodin and Michelangelo's sculptural dialogue

publication · 2026-05-05

Jérôme Prieur's documentary "Rodin et Michel-Ange, le chant des statues" premiered on Arte.tv on May 5, 2026. The film offers an inspired walk through masterpieces by Auguste Rodin and Michelangelo, separated by four centuries, creating a dream exhibition that could have united them. Prieur's work highlights the artistic dialogue between the two sculptors, emphasizing Rodin's debt to the Renaissance giant.

Key facts

  • Documentary titled 'Rodin et Michel-Ange, le chant des statues'
  • Directed by Jérôme Prieur
  • Premiered on Arte.tv on May 5, 2026
  • Focuses on sculptors Auguste Rodin and Michelangelo
  • Four centuries separate the two artists
  • Film presents a dream exhibition uniting their works
  • Explores Rodin's inspiration from Michelangelo
  • Published by Le Monde on May 5, 2026

Entities

Artists

  • Jérôme Prieur
  • Auguste Rodin
  • Michelangelo

Institutions

  • Arte.tv
  • Le Monde

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