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Joachim and the Apocalypse
Francesco Turbanti on the set of the film
Directed byJordan River
Screenplay byMichela Albanese, Jordan River, Andrea Tagliapietra, Valeria De Fraja
Produced byJordan River
Starring
CinematographyGianni Mammolotti
Edited byAlessio Focardi
Music byMichele Josia
Production
company
Delta Star Pictures Inc.
Running time
85 minutes
Country
  • Italy
LanguagesLatin, Italian, English

Joachim and the Apocalypse (Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse)..[1] Is an upcoming Italian historical and spiritual film, and based on the apocalypse described by the mystic Joachim of Fiore.

Plot

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The 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

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The film starred a significant cast, including Emmy Award-winning American actor Nikolay Moss[2], who played King Richard I of England, aka the Lionheart. Australian-British actor Bill Hutchens in the role of the Jewish Cabalist, but also the Italian actress Elisabetta Pellini who played the role of Constance of Altavilla.

Main actors

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Production

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Filming began on 20 June 2022[5] in Italy (Calabria and Lazio Region) and completed in December 2022.[6]. On January 17, 2024, news was given of the completion of important digital visual effects; the three kingdoms of the Divine Comedy (Hell, Purgatory and Paradise) were reconstructed in the film [7]

Music

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The original score for the film is composed by Michele Josia. M. Josia's Hollywood agent confirmed his involvement in the film on May 19, 2023 (Cinecittà News)[8]. The soundtrack won the Gold Medal - Original Score at the Global Music Awards (2024) [9]

New technologies

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The film was shot in very high resolution (the first Italian film shot in 12k)[10].The production also includes a version of the film in High Dynamic Range HDR. Some medieval environments have been reconstructed in 3D (CGI), as well as the creation of the seven-headed Dragon.

VFX Visual Effects Supervisor

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The visual effects of the film are curated by Nicola Sganga, winner of two David di Donatello awards (considered the Italian equivalent of the American Academy Awards)[11]

Special makeup

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The Makeup of the film is curated by Vittorio Sodano[12]. (Italian make-up artist nominated for an Academy Award for Makeup for his work in "Apocalypto" by Mel Gibson (2006) and for "Il divo" by Paolo Sorrentino (2010). The actor Francesco Turbanti (35 years old) has been aged with different ages: 40, 50 and 70 years.

Main locations

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The film was shot in some of the most evocative places in Italy.

  • Monterano Regional Natural Reserve[13]
  • Celleno, Ghost Village (Celleno Il Borgo Fantasma)[14]
  • Sila National Park
  • Pollino National Park
  • Sasseto Wood – Natural Monument of Sasseto Wood
  • The Giants of Sila (a Biogenetic Nature Reserve in the Heart of Sila National Park,Calabria).

- Calabria region:

- Lazio region:

Awards

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Out of more than 450 competing scripts for the 2024 edition, the script for the film won in London the Best Script Award[16]. In addition to the work of writer Michela Albanese and director Jordan River, historical scholars Valeria De Fraja and renowned philosopher Andrea Tagliapietra contributed as historical consultants.

Curiosity

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The Latin language was used for the names of all characters in the film. Film title used in Latin language: Monachus qui Apocalypsim vicit.

References

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  1. ^ 'Cinematografo, Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse
  2. ^ "CinecittàNews, Nikolay Moss sul set del film su Gioacchino da Fiore". Archived from the original on 2023-08-20. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  3. ^ "'CinecittàNews, Nikolay Moss per film su Gioacchino da Fiore". Archived from the original on 2023-08-20. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  4. ^ 'Coriere, Ultimata prima parte delle riprese del film “Il Monaco che vinse l’Apocalisse”
  5. ^ 'ANSA: Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ CinecittàNews The virtual scenography gives life to Dante's three kingdoms
  8. ^ CinecittàNews Michele Josia fimerà la colonna sonora del film 'Il Monaco che vinse l’Apocalisse'
  9. ^ Colonne Sonore La colonna sonora del film "Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse" trionfa in USA al Global Music Awards'
  10. ^ CinemaItaliano 'Il Monaco che vinse l’Apocalisse'
  11. ^ CinemaItaliano Sganga VFX del film
  12. ^ CinemaItaliano Prosegue la lavorazione del film
  13. ^ Parchi Lazio, Il film su Gioacchino da Fiore a Canale Monterano
  14. ^ Viterbotoday, Celleno set cinematografico
  15. ^ Tuscia, ad Acquapendente le riprese del film
  16. ^ Señal News The screenplay of the film 'Joachim and the Apocalypse' triumphs in England
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