The film is the story of the creative differences between Michelangelo and Julius. Julius II decided on Michelangelo Buonarrati who's got quite a resume of creativity to recommend him even though it's mostly sculpture. It's a big bare spot and who to fill it with something good. But who knows what Solomon had decorating his roof. According to Wikipedia its dimensions are exactly what the Bible lays down as the dimensions King Solomon built his temple. ![]() His uncle Pope Sixtus VI had built the Sistine Chapel which is today the personal chapel of the papal residence. But Julius II wanted to be known as a patron of the arts as well as the warrior Pope. In fact Harrison's identity as the warrior Pope is made clear right at the beginning of the film when after we see this figure on a white horse killing some foes in battle, he takes off his helmet and some attendees put his papal vestments right over his armor. Those are the folks you see Rex Harrison fighting at the beginning of the film. When Giuliano Della Rovere became Julius II in 1503 succeeding Alexander VI he had it in mind to reclaim the states from the Borgias and their backer the French monarchy. The Borgias had been nibbling away at the Papal States for years and their triumph became complete when one of their's became Pope Alexander VI in 1491. The Papal States were the last independent entity to join a united Italy in 1870. They varied in geographic size depending on how relatively strong the Pope or his enemies were at a given time. ![]() He ruled a considerable piece of real estate in the center of the Italian peninsula that were called the Papal States. Back in those days the Pope was far more than the head of the Roman Catholic Church. The Agony and the Ecstasy is the story of the creation of the Sistine Chapel Roof painting, the time and money it took while Pope Julius II was busy establishing his Papacy as a political force. Rating: Very good, above average and well worth seeing. Carol Reed production and direction were excellent, he'd got much experience through a long career and had directed other classic movies (The third man). In addition, evocative as well as adequate costumes by Oscarized Vittorio Nino Novarese. ![]() The sets are overwhelming and breathtaking, they were stunningly designed by production designer John De Cuir. Alex North musical score is riveting (like ¨Spartacus¨ who he equally composed). Leon Shamroy's cinematography is rousing, the colorful paintings are glowing and brilliant spectacularly showing Bible's scenes at the Sistine Chapel. However, Rex Harrison did not get along with Charlton Heston at all during shooting in fact, twelve years later, while filming as secondary actors ¨Crossed swords¨ (1997) directed by Richard Fleischer, Rex avoided him utterly. First-range acting by the two main actors : Charlton Heston and Rex Harrison, both of whom are magnificent. The feature movie obtained a limited success and had a moderated box-office however, being nowadays better valued than the past. The Pope Julio II will also assign him the realization of his tomb. The motion picture describes specially the creation of the enormous paintings on the ceiling and the difficulties that Michael Angel is suffering to achieve the immortal legacy. There are epic and impressive battles where the Pope himself fights enemies. Besides, the film paces itself the confrontation between Julius II troops and the French/German army for the possession of the Pope's states. The film is correctly based on historical deeds and appearing famous roles, such as : Raphael (Tomas Milian) who shows up painting the ¨Athenas' school¨, Bramante (Harry Andrews) builder of the Vatican dome that hold his name, Girlandaio, Florence Medicis' descendants (Diane Cilento and Adolfo Celi) and duke of Urbin (Alberto Lupo). Meanwhile, they'll develop various relationships with other Renaissance's important people. ![]() The picture deals with Michelangelo or Michael Angel (Charlton Heston) who is working on the Carrara's marble creating sculptures and he is then ordered by Pope Julius II (Rex Harrison) the painting of as called Sistine chapel (that's why it was built by Pope Sisto).
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