(The Titan: Story of Michelangelo)

Content: The life and works of the great artist Michelangelo Buonarroti are shown against the historical background of his time. It begins with his earliest artworks, and follows his life and career as he achieves lasting fame. The documentary includes detailed looks at some of the artist's most renowned creations. American heavily re-edited version of the Swiss 1938 film Michelangelo: Das Leben eines Titanen, with new footage shot by Robert J. Flaherty added. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.

Countries:

Switzerland,

Germany

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

70 minutes

Year:

1950

Directors:

Curt Oertel

Production companies:

Deutsch-Schweizerische Gemeinschaft,

Michaelangelo Co.,

Pandora Film,

Classic Pictures, Inc.

Actors:

Narrator (voice)

Crews:

Director

Original Music Composer

Director of Photography

Director

Music Director