Empires - The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance
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Actor: Dale Kent, Jerry Brotton, Marcello Fantoni, Mario Biagioli, Ross KingBrand: Paramount
Editor: Richard Cox
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 220 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-04-05
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS
Movie Reviews of Empires - The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance
Movie Review: A Captivating Documentary
Summary: 5 Stars
This documentary covers the Medici family and their impact on society, Florence and the Renaissance. Out of all the documentaries I have seen, this one was by far the most captivating. This is a four-part documentary that incorporates well-acted recreation, dramatic narration and educated commentary on the events of this time. Contrary to some reviews on this DVD, I loved the narration! It was striking, articulate and appropriate.
Although I am not an expert on this historical time period, from what I remember of my Renaissance history courses, this documentary portraits the time period quite well. I was fascinated by this family and their mafia style achievements (as ruthless as they were).
The only downside to this production is that the focus on the Medici family wanes towards part four. This film details the life of the early Medici and towards the end focuses more on Galileo and the Inquisition than the later Medici. I guess they became less interesting as time went on? I would have liked to know what became of this family, but I guess I will have to read a book on them to find out. All in all though, a great documentary!
Summary of Empires - The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance
From a small italian community in 15th century florence the medici family would rise to rule europe in many ways. An epic drama played out in the courts cathedrals and palaces of europe this series is both the tale of one familys powerful ambition and of europes tortured struggle. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 04/05/2005 Run time: 240 minutes Rating: NrSimilar DVD Movies
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