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The Agony and the Ecstasy
- September 16, 1965
- 138 min.
- Drama, History
- Italy
- United States
Italy
United States
During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.
Original title: The Agony and the Ecstasy
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Academy Awards #38 - 1966
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Original Score | Alex North | — |
| Best Cinematography (Color) | Leon Shamroy | — |
| Best Sound | James Corcoran | — |
| Best Production Design (Color) | John DeCuir, Jack Martin Smith, Dario Simoni | — |
| Best Costume Design (Color) | Vittorio Nino Novarese | — |
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