directed by: Justin Hardy, year: 2004
actors: Ian McDiarmid, Tim Pigott-Smith, Francesco Quinn

The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance is a docudrama that delves into the influential Medici family, who were pivotal in shaping the Renaissance era in Italy. The film highlights their patronage of the arts, including commissioning works for the Sistine Chapel, and their role in political and cultural transformations. Through dramatic reenactments and expert interviews, it explores their legacy in art, architecture, and the birth of modern banking.

Sistine Chapel, Documentary, History, Renaissance, Art, Politics