Perugino Documentary 'Rinascimento immortale' Hits Italian Cinemas for 500th Death Anniversary
In celebration of the 500th anniversary of Perugino's passing, Nexo Digital will premiere the documentary 'Perugino. Rinascimento immortale' in Italian theaters on April 3, 4, and 5, 2023. Directed by Giovanni Piscaglia, the film stars Marco Pisoni and Filippo Nicosia, with narration by actor Marco Bocci, and delves into Perugino's ties to Lake Trasimeno. It chronicles his journey from anonymity to recognition. Featured experts include Marco Pierini, Eike Schmidt, Emanuela Ferretti, Franco Farinelli, Veruska Picchiarelli, Franco Cardini, and Virgilio Sieni. The documentary showcases sites such as the Sistine Chapel and Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, while also addressing Giorgio Vasari's earlier unfavorable depiction of Perugino, which has been reassessed.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Perugino. Rinascimento immortale' released for 500th death anniversary of Perugino.
- Screening dates: April 3, 4, 5, 2023, distributed by Nexo Digital.
- Directed by Giovanni Piscaglia, produced by Ballandi.
- Features actor Marco Bocci and experts including Marco Pierini, Eike Schmidt, Emanuela Ferretti, Franco Farinelli, Veruska Picchiarelli, Franco Cardini, Virgilio Sieni.
- Covers Perugino's connection to Lake Trasimeno and Umbria.
- Locations include Sistine Chapel, Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Collegio del Cambio, Archivio di Stato di Perugia, Biblioteca Augusta, Cappella San Severo, Oratorio di Santa Maria dei Bianchi.
- Addresses Giorgio Vasari's negative criticism of Perugino.
- Produced by Ballandi, subject by Piscaglia, Pisoni, Nicosia.
Entities
Artists
- Perugino
- Giorgio Vasari
- Giovanni Piscaglia
- Marco Bocci
- Marco Pisoni
- Filippo Nicosia
- Marco Pierini
- Eike Schmidt
- Emanuela Ferretti
- Franco Farinelli
- Veruska Picchiarelli
- Franco Cardini
- Virgilio Sieni
Institutions
- Nexo Digital
- Ballandi
- Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria
- Gallerie degli Uffizi di Firenze
- Università di Firenze
- Università di Bologna
- Cappella Sistina
- Collegio del Cambio
- Archivio di Stato di Perugia
- Biblioteca Augusta
- Cappella San Severo
- Oratorio di Santa Maria dei Bianchi
Locations
- Italy
- Castel della Pieve
- Umbria
- Lago Trasimeno
- Perugia
- Firenze
- Bologna
- Cerqueto