Divino Inferno – Rodin and the Gates of Hell (2017)

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In 1879, the Minister of Fine Arts Edmond Turquet commissioned Auguste Rodin to create a colossal sculpture for the future Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Referring to the bronze door executed in the 15th century by Lorenzo Ghiberti for the Baptistery of Florence, and considered by Michelangelo to be "the door to paradise", Rodin spent over three decades imagining every creature and every detail of La porte de l'enfer. The ten-panel work, inspired by Dante's The Divine Comedy, was never entirely finished. After the artist's death in 1917, several sculptures were extracted from the monumental matrix, including The Thinker and The Kiss.

Director: Bruno Aveillan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
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Production: ARTE, Les Bons Clients
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Divino Inferno – Rodin and the Gates of Hell about?
In 1879, the Minister of Fine Arts Edmond Turquet commissioned Auguste Rodin to create a colossal sculpture for the future Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Referring to the bronze door executed in the 15th century by Lorenzo Ghiberti for the Baptistery of Florence, and considered by Michelangelo to be "the door to paradise", Rodin spent over three decades imagining every creature and every detail of La porte de l'enfer. The ten-panel work, inspired by Dante's The Divine Comedy, was never entirely finished. After the artist's death in 1917, several sculptures were extracted from the monumental matrix, including The Thinker and The Kiss.
Who directed Divino Inferno – Rodin and the Gates of Hell?
Divino Inferno – Rodin and the Gates of Hell was directed by Bruno Aveillan.
Who stars in Divino Inferno – Rodin and the Gates of Hell?
Divino Inferno – Rodin and the Gates of Hell stars Geoffrey Bateman, Lucile Krier.
How long is Divino Inferno – Rodin and the Gates of Hell?
Divino Inferno – Rodin and the Gates of Hell has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is Divino Inferno – Rodin and the Gates of Hell?
Divino Inferno – Rodin and the Gates of Hell is a Documentary film.
Where was Divino Inferno – Rodin and the Gates of Hell produced?
Divino Inferno – Rodin and the Gates of Hell was produced in France.