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Documentary on Riace Bronzes premieres on Sky Arte

other · 2026-04-26

The documentary 'Semidei' premieres on Sky Arte on Friday, August 16, reconstructing the extraordinary discovery of the Riace Bronzes on August 16, 1972, over half a century ago. The film examines the captivating story that fascinates not only archaeology experts. The two bronze statues, depicting enigmatic warriors, were brought to light in the Ionian Sea off Calabria after spending about two thousand years underwater. Through interviews, unpublished documents, and testimonies, the documentary brings viewers closer to the past of this exceptional sculptural pair, which miraculously arrived in our era carrying values and questions. Sky Arte's content is curated by Artribune.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Semidei' premieres on Sky Arte on August 16, 2024
  • The Riace Bronzes were discovered on August 16, 1972
  • The statues were found in the Ionian Sea, Calabria
  • The bronzes had been underwater for about two thousand years
  • The documentary includes interviews, unpublished documents, and testimonies
  • Sky Arte content is curated by Artribune

Entities

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Calabria
  • Ionian Sea

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