Joachim and the Apocalypse
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| Directed by | Jordan River |
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| Produced by | Jordan River |
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| Cinematography | Gianni Mammolotti |
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| Music by | Michele Josia |
Production company | Delta Star Pictures Inc. |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
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| Languages | Latin, Italian, English |
Joachim and the Apocalypse (Il monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse) is a 2024 Italian historical and spiritual film directed by Jordan River, and based on the apocalypse described by the mystic Joachim of Fiore.[1]
Cast
- Francesco Turbanti as Joachim of Fiore
- Nikolay Moss[2] as Richard I of England
- Elisabetta Pellini as Constantia d'Altavilla Constance, Queen of Sicily
- Bill Hutchens[3] as The Cabbalist
- G-Max as Galfredus De Clairvaux
- Giancarlo Martini as Ahàron
- Willy Stella as Enraged Man
- Yoon C. Joyce as Guardian of the Threshold
Production
Filming began on 20 June 2022[4] in Italy (Calabria and Lazio) and completed in December 2022.[5] It was the first Italian film shot in 12K resolution.[6] The makeup of the film was overseen by Vittorio Sodano.[7] On 17 January 2024, it was announced that the digital visual effects, supervised by Nicola Sganga, had been completed.[8][9]
The original score for the film was composed by Michele Josia.[10] The soundtrack won the Gold Medal - Original Score at the Global Music Awards in 2024.[11]
Awards
- Best Script Awards (London, UK)
- 2024 - Best Script Award[12]
- Terni International Film Festival.[13]
- 2024 - Best Film
- 2024 - Best Photography
- 2024 - Best Scenography
- 2024 - Best VFX
- 78° Festival internazionale del cinema di Salerno
- 2024 - Best Film[14]
Release
The film was released in Italy on 5 December 2024.[15]
The U.S. premiere took place on February 26, 2025 at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood, an official selection at the 20th edition of the Los Angeles Film Festival.[16]
References
- ^ Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-12-09 – via www.cinematografo.it.
- ^ "'CinecittàNews, Nikolay Moss per film su Gioacchino da Fiore". Archived from the original on 2023-08-20. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Riprese del film "Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse" diretto da Jordan River". CorriereQuotidiano.it - Il giornale delle Buone Notizie (in Italian). 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ^ "Cinema:Calanchi del Marchesato,nuovo set dopo Pasolini - Notizie - Ansa.it". Agenzia ANSA (in Italian). 2022-06-28. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ^ "DELTA STAR PICTURES ANNOUNCES FILM INSPIRED OF THE FOUNDER OF THE FLORENSIANS ORDER - SEÑAL NEWS". Senal News. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ^ "CinemaItaliano.info - Tutto il nuovo cinema italiano lo trovi qui". www.cinemaitaliano.info (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ^ "CinemaItaliano.info - Tutto il nuovo cinema italiano lo trovi qui". nuovo.cinemaitaliano.info (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ^ "CinemaItaliano.info - Tutto il nuovo cinema italiano lo trovi qui". www.cinemaitaliano.info (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ^ "'Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse', la scenografia virtuale dà vita ai tre regni di Dante". Cinecittà News (in Italian). 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ^ "Michele Josia fimerà la colonna sonora del film 'Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse'". Cinecittà News (in Italian). 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ^ "La colonna sonora del film "Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse" trionfa in USA al Global Music Awards". www.colonnesonore.net. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ^ Señal News. "The screenplay of the film "Joachim and the Apocalypse" triumphs in England". senalnews.com. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "Terni Film Festival, si è conclusa la notte dei premi: Miglior film è «Il monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse» di River". 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Il film su Gioacchino da Fiore conquista Salerno". December 2024.
- ^ "'Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse', il trailer ufficiale". Cinecittà News (in Italian). 2024-10-01. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ^ "DELTA STAR PICTURES' "JOACHIM AND THE APOCALYPSE" TO PREMIERE IN THE UNITED STATES - SEÑAL NEWS". Senal News. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
External links
- Joachim and the Apocalypse at IMDb
- "Joachim and the Apocalypse". Official Website.