Joachim and the Apocalypse (Il monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse) is a 2024 Italian historical and spiritual film directed by Jordan River, and based on the apocalypse described by the mystic Joachim of Fiore.[1]
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 Francesco Turbanti on the set of the film | |
| Directed by | Jordan River |
| Screenplay by | Michela Albanese, Jordan River, Andrea Tagliapietra, Valeria De Fraja |
| Produced by | Jordan River |
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| Cinematography | Gianni Mammolotti |
| Edited by | Alessio Focardi, Jordan River |
| Music by | Michele Josia |
Production company | Delta Star Pictures Inc. |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
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| Languages | Latin, Italian, English |
Plot
editThe age we live in is marked by wars, conflicts and crises, as well as economic, social and existential uncertainties. A Monk living in the Middle Ages had a vision of all this, a good eight centuries before our time. In the mountains of Sila (Southern Italy), the Monk transformed his visions into images (figurae) and symbols to form the Liber Figurarum, or “Book of Figures.” After more than 800 years this ancient medieval illuminated codex is still with us and is now preserved in England, at Oxford.
Cast
edit- Francesco Turbanti as Joachim of Fiore
- Nikolay Moss[2] as Richard I of England
- Elisabetta Pellini as Constantia d'Altavilla Constance, Queen of Sicily
- Bill Hutchens [3] as The Cabbalist
- Giancarlo Martini as Ahàron
Production
editFilming began on 20 June 2022[4] in Italy (Calabria and Lazio Region) and completed in December 2022.[5] It was the first Italian film shot in 12K resolution.[6] The mmakeup of the film was overseen by Vittorio Sodano, an Academy Award-nominated makeup artist who had worked on Apocalypto and Il divo.[7]
On January 17, 2024, news was given of the completion of important digital visual effects.[8] The visual effects of the film were overseen by Nicola Sganga, winner of two David di Donatello awards.[9]
The original score for the film was composed by Michele Josia.[10] The soundtrack won the Gold Medal - Original Score at the Global Music Awards in 2024.[11]
Awards
editRelease dates
editThe film will be released in Italy in cinemas on 5 December 2024.[14]
References
edit- ^ 'Cinematografo, Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse
- ^ "'CinecittàNews, Nikolay Moss per film su Gioacchino da Fiore". Archived from the original on 2023-08-20. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ 'Coriere, Ultimata prima parte delle riprese del film “Il Monaco che vinse l’Apocalisse”
- ^ 'ANSA: Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse
- ^ Senalnews, Joachim and the Apocalypse shot in ultra-high 12K resolution is inspired by the life of Joachim of Fiore, and starring by Italian Francesco Turbanti and American Nikolay Moss.
- ^ CinemaItaliano 'Il Monaco che vinse l’Apocalisse'
- ^ CinemaItaliano Prosegue la lavorazione del film
- ^ CinecittàNews The virtual scenography gives life to Dante's three kingdoms
- ^ CinemaItaliano Sganga VFX del film
- ^ CinecittàNews Michele Josia fimerà la colonna sonora del film 'Il Monaco che vinse l’Apocalisse'
- ^ Colonne Sonore La colonna sonora del film "Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse" trionfa in USA al Global Music Awards'
- ^ Señal News. "The screenplay of the film "Joachim and the Apocalypse" triumphs in England". senalnews.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ Redazione. "La colonna sonora del film "Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse" trionfa in USA al Global Music Awards". www.colonnesonore.net (in Italian). Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ https://cinecittanews.it/il-monaco-che-vinse-lapocalisse-il-trailer-ufficiale/ Cinecittà: la data d’uscita.]
External links
edit- Joachim and the Apocalypse at IMDb
- "Joachim and the Apocalypse". Official Website.