Dante: Inferno to Paradise is an 2024 American two-part documentary directed by Ric Burns, following the life and career of Dante Alighieri, and his poem Divine Comedy.
| Dante: Inferno to Paradise | |
|---|---|
| Written by |
|
| Directed by | Ric Burns |
| Music by | Brian Keane |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
|
| Producers |
|
| Cinematography |
|
| Editors |
|
| Production company | |
| Original release | |
| Network | PBS |
| Release | March 18 – March 19, 2024 |
It is scheduled to premiere March 18 and 19, 2024, on PBS.
Premise edit
Explores the life and career of Dante Alighieri and his poem Divine Comedy.[1] Interviews include Riccardo Bruscagli, Teodolinda Barolini, Lino Pertile, Elena Lombardi, Heather Webb, Catherine Adoyo, Claudio Giunta, Theodore Cachey, Manuele Gragnolati, Giuseppe Ledda, Timothy Verdon and Guy Raff.[2]
Episodes edit
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode One" | Ric Burns | March 18, 2024 |
| 2 | "Episode Two" | Ric Burns | March 19, 2024 |
Production edit
In April 2021, it was announced Ric Burns was in production on a documentary revolving around Dante Alighieri.[3]
Reception edit
Critical reception edit
Stephen Smith of The Wall Street Journal gave the film a positive review writing: "Beautifully executed and collaborative in spirit."[4]
References edit
- ^ "Dante". PBS International. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "Dante: Inferno to Paradise". ThinkTV. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (April 8, 2021). "Ken and Ric Burns on Ernest Hemingway, Oliver Sacks and Their Working Relationship". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Stephen (March 16, 2024). "'Dante: Inferno to Paradise' Review: A Divine PBS Documentary". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
