Vatican – The city that wanted to become eternal (Vatican – the eternal city of God’s inhabitants) in 2020; original title Vatican: La cité qui voulait devenir éternelle (The Untold Story of the Vatican); directed by Marc Jampolsky, Marie Thiry; country France. This unique movie opens the doors to one of the most mysterious places on the planet – the Vatican. The movie tells the story of this state and its quest to become an eternal city. Directors Mark Jampolski and Marie Thiry tell the stories of Vatican residents, architects and artists that make the Vatican so special. The movie is imbued with an atmosphere of mystery and mysticism, and the viewer gets a unique glimpse into the heart of this amazing city.
Holding unique archives and a collection of manuscripts, the Vatican includes St. Peter’s Basilica, the Episcopal Palace, the administrations of the State and the Holy See, museums and gardens, it is spread over an area of less than one square kilometer. From the frescoes of Giotto, Fra Angelico and Michelangelo to the columns of Bernini and the designs of the brilliant architect Bramante, these treasures have contributed to the power of Rome.
Archaeologists excavate ancient catacombs and necropolises to reconstruct two thousand years of tumultuous papal history, from its origins to the age of Charlemagne. Through manuscripts and unpublished archives, paleographers decipher the testimonies of the protagonists who participated in the writing of this fantastic epic. Restorers and art historians unravel the mysteries of Renaissance frescoes.
“The Vatican – the city that wanted to become eternal” is a unique documentary about the most mysterious and enigmatic state in the world. The movie tells how the Vatican became a hope for eternity for the city’s inhabitants and learn its secrets.The original title of the movie is “Vatican: La cité qui voulait devenir éternelle” . The movie was released in 2020 and was released in France. It is created by Marc Jampolsky and Marie Thiry.This movie describes the inner life of the Vatican and the mysteries that surround it. It helps us understand the price that was paid for the creation of this small state and how it is governed.