Vatican: The Hidden World

Overview

To mark the papal visit to the UK, a camera crew has spent a year filming a world that few have ever seen. With unprecedented access to the Vatican and the people who live and work there, this is a unique profile of the heart of the Catholic Church and the world's smallest sovereign state. Archivists reveal the Vatican's secrets, including the signed testimony of Galileo recorded by the Inquisition. A cardinal journeys deep below St Peter's Basilica to inspect the site claimed to be the tomb of the saint himself, and curators share a private viewing of Michelangelo's extraordinary decoration of the Sistine Chapel. An intriguing behind-the-scenes look at the workings of one of the world's most powerful and mysterious institutions.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 19, 2011

Original language

English

Production

National Geographic

Director

Richard Ladkani

Producer

Phil Craig,Carol Sennett

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt2084003