

F II - Lo stupore del mondo(2024)
The short film, marking the 800th anniversary of Europe’s first secular university, offers a distinctive portrayal of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. A ruler with multiple crowns, Frederick’s tumultuous relationship with the papacy led to three excommunications. FII - LO STUPORE DEL MONDO seeks to capture Frederick’s essence through an animated and colourful portrayal.

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F II - Lo stupore del mondo
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The short film, marking the 800th anniversary of Europe’s first secular university, offers a distinctive portrayal of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. A ruler with multiple crowns, Frederick’s tumultuous relationship with the papacy led to three excommunications. FII - LO STUPORE DEL MONDO seeks to capture Frederick’s essence through an animated and colourful portrayal.
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2024-08-29
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