The Agony and the Ecstasy is a biographical drama about the relationship between the renowned artist Michelangelo and Pope Julius II. Set in the 16th century, the movie depicts the struggle and triumph of Michelangelo as he is commissioned to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. The film captures the agony of Michelangelo's creative process and the ecstacy of his artistic achievement.
In 17th-century Spain, a dumbfounded king finds himself in comedic situations while dealing with his nightmarish wife, superstitions, corsairs, gossip, and the strict etiquette of the royal court.
Francesca, a seventeen-year-old Roman, is finally sure she has found love. Almost sure. She spends the day observing other lovers' behaviors and considering whether she is ready to jump. Her age notwithstanding, this movie is more about coming of age than about improper or illegal romantic relationships.
Don Fernando rallies peasants and townspeople to overthrow Moorish occupiers in medieval Spain.
As a painter in the court of King Carlos IV, Goya has attained wealth and reputation. He believes in King and Church, yet he is also a Spaniard who dearly loves his people. This contradiction presents him with a dilemma.
In 'Behold the Monkey,' an octogenarian in a wheelchair sets out to donate her beloved painting but faces a barrage of obstacles, including a media frenzy, a lawsuit, and ridicule. With the help of her best friend, she perseveres and triumphs, leaving a lasting legacy.
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