From the age of magnificence comes a new magnificence in motion pictures.
Synopsis
The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) follows a renowned Renaissance sculptor summoned by the Pope to undertake the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling despite his reluctance. As conflicts arise between artistic vision and papal demands, the project becomes a prolonged struggle marked by tension, doubt, and persistence. This historical drama blends biographical detail, artistic conflict, and themes of faith, creation, and authority.
Selected disc options for The Agony and the Ecstasy
| Extras | 20th Century Fox BD-ALL/US/OOP 2014 | 20th Century Fox DVD-1/US/OOP 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration Comparison | has extra | |
| Teaser Trailer | has extra | has extra |
| Theatrical Trailer | has extra | has extra |
Notes
- 20th Century Fox’s DVD includes trailers for The Robe (1953), Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954), Satan Never Sleeps (1962), The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) and Hangman’s Curse (2003).
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