Dante: Inferno to Paradise

The riveting life and times of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) and his soaring masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" – one of the greatest achievements in the history of Western literature.

Documentary

War & Politics

Dante: Inferno to Paradise

The riveting life and times of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) and his soaring masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" – one of the greatest achievements in the history of Western literature.

Documentary

War & Politics

Created By: Ric Burns
First Aired on: Mar 18, 2024
Popularity: 4.5104: 1 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: Steeplechase Films (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 2 episodes

Season 1

Aired 1 year ago

2 Episodes

Episode 1The Inferno114 min
Explores the historical background of medieval Florence from 1216 to Dante's birth in 1265, dramatic details of Dante’s childhood, education and early literary and political career, culminating in his exile in 1302, and his decision to begin The Divine Comedy in 1306.
Episode 2Resurrection113 min
Explore Dante’s experience in exile, and his completion of the last two parts of the "Comedy," shortly before his death in Ravennain 1321. Interweaving soaring scenes drawn from Purgatory and Paradise, the film goes on to explore the afterlife and literary and cultural fate of Dante’s masterpiece from the time of his death down to today.