Sky Arte documentary explores Bacchus myth across cultures

The documentary 'I segreti di Bacco ‒ L’antico dio dell’estasi' airs on Sky Arte on Tuesday, April 9. It traces the origins of the myth of Bacchus, the god of excess, wine, theater, and bacchanals, and examines his social and cultural influence from antiquity to the present. In Georgia, scholar Bettany Hughes narrates the history of the world's oldest wine production and its role in community dynamics. In Athens, the universal aspects of Bacchus worship are highlighted, while in Cyprus, early parallels between Bacchus and Christ emerge. The myth is also explored in Nietzschean philosophy, 20th-century theatrical experimentation, and the hedonistic spirit of the hippie movement. The Sky Arte website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.