Joachim and the Apocalypse

Joachim and the Apocalypse
	Francesco Turbanti on the set of the film
Directed by	Jordan River
Produced by	Jordan River
Screenplay by	Michela Albanese, Jordan River, Andrea Tagliapietra, Valeria De Fraja
Starring	Francesco Turbanti; Elisabetta Pellini; Nikolay Moss; Bill Hutchens;
Music by	Michele Josia
Cinematography	Gianni Mammolotti
Edited by	Alessio Focardi
Production; company	Delta Star Pictures Inc.
Running time	85 minutes
Country	Italy;
Language	Latin, Italian, English

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Joachim and the Apocalypse (Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse)..^[1] Is an upcoming Italian historical and spiritual film, and based on the apocalypse described by the mystic Joachim of Fiore.

Plot[edit]

Cast[edit]

The film starred a significant cast, including Emmy Award-winning American actor Nikolay Moss^[2], who played King Richard I of England, aka the Lionheart. Australian-British actor Bill Hutchens in the role of the Jewish Cabalist, but also the Italian actress Elisabetta Pellini who played the role of Constance of Altavilla.

Main actors[edit]

Francesco Turbanti as Joachim of Fiore
Nikolay Moss^[3] as Richard I of England
Elisabetta Pellini as Constantia d'Altavilla Constance, Queen of Sicily
Bill Hutchens ^[4] as The Cabbalist
Giancarlo Martini as Ahàron

Production[edit]

Filming began on 20 June 2022^[5] in Italy (Calabria and Lazio Region) and completed in December 2022.^[6]. On January 17, 2024, news was given of the completion of important digital visual effects; the three kingdoms of the Divine Comedy (Hell, Purgatory and Paradise) were reconstructed in the film ^[7]

Music[edit]

The original score for the film is composed by Michele Josia. M. Josia's Hollywood agent confirmed his involvement in the film on May 19, 2023 (Cinecittà News)^[8]

New technologies[edit]

The film was shot in very high resolution (the first Italian film shot in 12k)^[9].The production also includes a version of the film in High Dynamic Range HDR. Some medieval environments have been reconstructed in 3D (CGI), as well as the creation of the seven-headed Dragon.

VFX Visual Effects Supervisor[edit]

The visual effects of the film are curated by Nicola Sganga, winner of two David di Donatello awards (considered the Italian equivalent of the American Academy Awards)^[10]

Special makeup[edit]

The Makeup of the film is curated by Vittorio Sodano^[11]. (Italian make-up artist nominated for an Academy Award for Makeup for his work in "Apocalypto" by Mel Gibson (2006) and for "Il divo" by Paolo Sorrentino (2010). The actor Francesco Turbanti (35 years old) has been aged with different ages: 40, 50 and 70 years.

Main locations[edit]

The film was shot in some of the most evocative places in Italy.

Monterano Regional Natural Reserve^[12]
Celleno, Ghost Village (Celleno Il Borgo Fantasma)^[13]
Sila National Park
Pollino National Park
Sasseto Wood – Natural Monument of Sasseto Wood
The Giants of Sila (a Biogenetic Nature Reserve in the Heart of Sila National Park,Calabria).

- Calabria region:

San Giovanni in Fiore (Cosenza)
Civita (Cosenza)
Cosenza (Cosenza)
Frascineto (Cosenza)
Oriolo (Cosenza)
Corigliano-Rossano (Cosenza)
Pietrapaola (Cosenza)
Roseto Capo Spulico (Cosenza)
Scigliano (Cosenza)
Zungri (Vibo Valentia)
Calanchi del Marchesato (Crotone)

- Lazio region:

Canale Monterano (Rome)
Sambuci (Rome)
Alatri (Frosinone)
Fossanova Abbey (Latina)
Blera (Viterbo)
Celleno (Viberbo)
Tuscania (Viterbo)
Acquapendente (Viterbo)^[14]

Awards[edit]

Out of more than 450 competing scripts for the 2024 edition, the script for the film won in London the Best Script Award^[15]. In addition to the work of writer Michela Albanese and director Jordan River, historical scholars Valeria De Fraja and renowned philosopher Andrea Tagliapietra contributed as historical consultants.

Curiosity[edit]

The Latin language was used for the names of all characters in the film. Film title used in Latin language: Monachus qui Apocalypsim vicit.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

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[1] 'Cinematografo, Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse

[2] CinecittàNews, Nikolay Moss sul set del film su Gioacchino da Fiore

[3] 'CinecittàNews, Nikolay Moss per film su Gioacchino da Fiore

[4] 'Coriere, Ultimata prima parte delle riprese del film “Il Monaco che vinse l’Apocalisse”

[5] 'ANSA: Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse

[6] Senalnews, Joachim and the Apocalypse shot in ultra-high 12K resolution is inspired by the life of Joachim of Fiore, and starring by Italian Francesco Turbanti and American Nikolay Moss.

[7] CinecittàNews The virtual scenography gives life to Dante's three kingdoms

[8] CinecittàNews Michele Josia fimerà la colonna sonora del film 'Il Monaco che vinse l’Apocalisse'

[9] CinemaItaliano 'Il Monaco che vinse l’Apocalisse'

[10] CinemaItaliano Sganga VFX del film

[11] CinemaItaliano Prosegue la lavorazione del film

[12] Parchi Lazio, Il film su Gioacchino da Fiore a Canale Monterano

[13] Viterbotoday, Celleno set cinematografico

[14] Tuscia, ad Acquapendente le riprese del film

[15] Señal News The screenplay of the film 'Joachim and the Apocalypse' triumphs in England

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