Year 2022 marked the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 when Tutmania took over the world: this documentary offers a unique opportunity to meet the Pharaoh, and to follow exclusive coverage of how 150 items from among his treasures, were moved to become part of the biggest international exhibition ever dedicated to the Golden Boy.
“Please watch them, before they return back to Egypt forever,” said Mostafa Waziry, secretary general of the Egyptian Ministry of State for Antiquities. Much is revealed through high-resolution photographs by Sandro Vannini, one of the most prolific photographers of Tutankhamun’s treasures, which consist of over 5400 objects.
This doc shows the stubbornness of the British archaeologist who discovered the tomb, when methods of mass communication were just beginning to completely revolutionize our lives and offers exclusive access to some of the places which continue to pulsate with his spirit.
Directed by Ernesto Pagano
Narrated by Iggy Pop
Director of Photography Sandro Vannini
Produced by Laboratoriorosso; Nexo Studios
Year: 2022
Film: 80′