Jeremy Irons narrates docufilm on Turin's Egyptian Museum for bicentennial
The documentary "Uomini e Dei. Le meraviglie del Museo Egizio," featuring narration by Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons, is set to be screened in Italian theaters on March 12-13, 2024. Directed by Michele Mally and penned by Matteo Moneta, the film marks the 200th anniversary of the Museo Egizio di Torino, established in 1824. Christian Greco, the director, revealed that the museum is expected to welcome over one million visitors this year. Premiering at the Torino Film Festival, Irons delves into the history of this ancient Egyptian civilization museum. The film includes insights from European directors of Egyptian collections and highlights significant events, such as the discovery of Deir el-Medina's tomb. President Evelina Christillin confirmed that renovations costing €20 million have been ongoing since October 18.
Key facts
- Jeremy Irons narrates the documentary 'Uomini e Dei. Le meraviglie del Museo Egizio'.
- The film screens on March 12-13, 2024 in Italian cinemas.
- It celebrates the bicentennial of the Museo Egizio di Torino, founded in 1824.
- Director Christian Greco announced the museum will exceed one million visitors in 2024.
- The museum was founded by Carlo Felice di Savoia who purchased Bernardino Drovetti's collection for 400,000 Piedmontese lire.
- The documentary features contributions from directors of Egyptian collections in Berlin, London, Paris, and Cairo.
- The film includes footage from Egypt: Luxor, Giza, and Karnak.
- A €20 million renovation project began on October 18, including a garden, immersive room, and piazza with the Temple of Ellesija.
Entities
Artists
- Jeremy Irons
- Michele Mally
- Matteo Moneta
- Christian Greco
- Evelina Christillin
- Carlo Felice di Savoia
- Bernardino Drovetti
- Michelangelo Garove
- Friederike Seyfried
- Daniel Antoine
- Vincent Rondot
- Sabah Abdel Razik Saddik
- Ernesto Schiaparelli
- Remo Anzovino
- Valter Sivilotti
- Donati
- Drovetti
- Schiapparelli
- Kha
- Merit
Institutions
- Museo Egizio di Torino
- Torino Film Festival
- Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung Berlin
- Neues Museum
- British Museum
- Louvre
- Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Centro Conservazione e Restauro "La Venaria Reale"
- 3D
- Nexo Digital
- Sky
- 3D Produzioni
- Orchestra Sinfonica Accademia Naonis
- Believe
- Sky Arte
- NOW
- Museo Egizio
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Berlin
- Germany
- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France
- Cairo
- Egypt
- Luxor
- Giza
- Karnak
- Deir el-Medina
- Collegio dei Nobili
- Thebes
- Nile