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Sky Arte airs documentary on Borromini and Bernini rivalry

award · 2026-04-26

The documentary 'Borromini e Bernini. Sfida alla perfezione', produced by Sky and Quoiat Films and directed by Giovanni Troilo with subject by Luca Lancis, won the Nastro d'argento 2024 for Best Art Documentary. It airs on Sky Arte on Saturday, May 15. The film delves into the historic rivalry between Francesco Borromini and Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 17th-century Rome, with a focus on Borromini's tormented genius. Experts include the late Paolo Portoghesi and art critic Waldemar Januszczak, who notes that Borromini was misunderstood for 300 years. The narrative begins with Borromini's arrival in Rome from Milan.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Borromini e Bernini. Sfida alla perfezione' won Nastro d'argento 2024 for Best Art Documentary.
  • Produced by Sky and Quoiat Films.
  • Directed by Giovanni Troilo, subject by Luca Lancis.
  • Airs on Sky Arte on Saturday, May 15.
  • Focuses on rivalry between Borromini and Bernini in 17th-century Rome.
  • Features commentary from late Paolo Portoghesi and Waldemar Januszczak.
  • Januszczak says Borromini was misunderstood for 300 years.
  • Narrative starts with Borromini's arrival in Rome from Milan.

Entities

Artists

  • Francesco Borromini
  • Gian Lorenzo Bernini
  • Giovanni Troilo
  • Luca Lancis
  • Paolo Portoghesi
  • Waldemar Januszczak

Institutions

  • Sky
  • Quoiat Films
  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Milan

Sources