The Epic Journey of Dante Alighieri

Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at New York University, in collaboration with PBS, will present an exclusive screening with panel discussion of the groundbreaking documentary, "Dante: Inferno to Paradise," on Friday, Sept. 27, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Casa Italiana is located at 24 W. 12^th St., New York, N.Y. RSVP is required.

The event, free and open to the public, offers an in-depth exploration into the life, work, and enduring legacy of the great 14th-century poet, Dante Alighieri.

"Dante: Inferno to Paradise," Produced for PBS by Steeplechase Films, is a two-part, four-hour documentary that brings to life Dante Alighieri's epic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, one of the most significant works in Western literature. Directed and written by Ric Burns and Riccardo

Bruscagli, the film combines dramatic reenactments, vivid interviews with leading scholars, rich archival material, and breathtaking scenic filming to present a comprehensive view of Dante's monumental work.

Screening Schedule:

● Part 1: The Inferno (114 min.)

- Coffee Break -

● Part 2: Resurrection (113 min.)

Panel Discussion:

Following the screening, join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring:

● Ric Burns, Director & Screenwriter

● Riccardo Bruscagli, Screenwriter

● Antonio Fazzini, Actor (portraying Dante in the film)

● Eric Nicholson, NYU (portraying Brunetto Latini)

● Heather Webb, Yale University

● Fabio Caredda, Ph.D. Candidate, Italian Studies, NYU

The panel will be moderated by Alison Cornish (NYU).

About the Film:

Part One: Inferno delves into Dante's early life, the historical context of medieval Florence, and

his influential work, culminating in his exile and the beginning of The Divine Comedy. Audiences

will journey through the underworld alongside Dante, guided by Virgil, meeting a host of historical and mythological figures.

Part Two: Resurrection covers Dante's exile, his completion of the final sections of The Divine

Comedy, and its subsequent impact on literature and culture. It offers a sweeping look at Dante's final works, from Purgatory to Paradise, and explores the lasting influence of his masterpiece.

For further information and for registration, contact Chiara Basso, M.A. Media and Communications Specialist, Casa italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU chiara.basso(at)nyu.edu / 212.998.8739.

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