The Titan: Story of Michelangelo (1950)

The life and works of the great artist Michelangelo Buonarroti are shown against the historical background of his time. It begins with his earliest artworks, and follows his life and career... See full summary »

Directors:

Robert J. Flaherty, Richard Lyford

Writer:

Norman Borisoff

Star:

Fredric March

Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview:
Fredric March	...	Self / Narrator (voice)

Storyline

The life and works of the great artist Michelangelo Buonarroti are shown against the historical background of his time. It begins with his earliest artworks, and follows his life and career as he achieves lasting fame. The documentary includes detailed looks at some of the artist's most renowned creations.

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Plot Keywords:

artist | sculptor | painter | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally shot in 1939 by Swiss filmmaker Curt Oertel. In 1950 the film was re-edited and new footage shot by Robert J. Flaherty,

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Connections

Edited from Michelangelo: Life of a Titan (1938)

User Reviews

Interesting, Informative, & Detailed

Interesting, informative, and filled with historical and visual detail, this documentary is a very good summary of the life, times, and art of Michelangelo. Quite a bit is packed into a little more than an hour, and yet the pace always gives you a chance to keep up and to absorb what you learn about each stage of his life. Fredric March's narration works quite well, holding your attention while always keeping the focus on the subject matter and not on the narrator.

It does a very good job of placing the great artist in the context of his era, using cultural and historical background to help you better understand both him and his work. There is a lot of detail shown from Michelangelo's various works, and it really impresses upon you his vast array of artistic accomplishments. Despite being filmed in black-and-white, the visuals are interesting and generally effective. Overall, it's nicely done and definitely worth watching if you're interested in the subject.

Details

Country:

Switzerland West Germany

Language:

Italian English

Release Date:

22 January 1950 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Titan

Company Credits

Production Co:

Classics Pictures, Deutsch-Schweizerische Gemeinschaft, Michaelangelo Co.

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1