Racconto da un affresco (1941)

Racconto da un affresco (1941) poster

The first art film by Emmer and Gras dedicated to Giotto's frescos in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua. By capturing the humanity of the figures that populate the story of the life of Jesus, the two Directors treat the series of paintings like a true canvas, isolating the single scenes from the context of the work, and then re-composing them in a new synthesis. The film was re-edited in 1946 and entitled Il dramma di Cristo.

Director: Enrico Gras, Luciano Emmer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Racconto da un affresco about?
The first art film by Emmer and Gras dedicated to Giotto's frescos in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua. By capturing the humanity of the figures that populate the story of the life of Jesus, the two Directors treat the series of paintings like a true canvas, isolating the single scenes from the context of the work, and then re-composing them in a new synthesis. The film was re-edited in 1946 and entitled Il dramma di Cristo.
Who directed Racconto da un affresco?
Racconto da un affresco was directed by Enrico Gras, Luciano Emmer.
How long is Racconto da un affresco?
Racconto da un affresco has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Racconto da un affresco?
Racconto da un affresco is a Documentary film.
Where was Racconto da un affresco produced?
Racconto da un affresco was produced in Italy.