Return to Glory

RETURN TO GLORY

The 13-Year Restoration of the Sistine Chapel

Darkened and damaged by 500 years of exposure to soot and grime, the magnificent frescoes of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel are returned to glory in this fascinating documentary chronicling the 13-year restoration of Michelangelo's greatest artistic work.

A team of international artisans makes some amazing discoveries in the course of the restoration - including more than 400 figures, illustrated 23 years after completion of the original chapel ceiling, documenting the master's improved use of color and form.

Drawn from the over 300 hours of footage filmed during the restoration process. Return to Glory captures the enormity and complexity of Michelangelo's work, and provides an intimate look at the most important art restoration of the 20th century.