Dante: Inferno to Paradise explained

Director:Ric Burns
Country:United States
Num Episodes:2
Music:Brian Keane
Language:English
Network:PBS

Dante: Inferno to Paradise is a 2024 American two-part documentary directed by Ric Burns, following the life and career of Dante Alighieri, and his poem Divine Comedy. It was broadcast by PBS on March 18 and 19, 2024.

Premise

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]

Production

In April 2021, it was announced Ric Burns was in production on a documentary revolving around Dante Alighieri.[3]

Reception

Stephen Smith of The Wall Street Journal gave the film a positive review writing: "Beautifully executed and collaborative in spirit."[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dante. PBS International. March 17, 2024.
  2. Web site: Dante: Inferno to Paradise. ThinkTV. March 17, 2024.
  3. Web site: Ken and Ric Burns on Ernest Hemingway, Oliver Sacks and Their Working Relationship. The Hollywood Reporter. Mia. Galuppo. April 8, 2021. March 17, 2024.
  4. Web site: ‘Dante: Inferno to Paradise’ Review: A Divine PBS Documentary. The Wall Street Journal. Stephen. Smith. March 16, 2024. March 17, 2024.

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