A TV Dante (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, A TV Dante is a notable film directed by Peter Greenaway, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A TV Dante is an experimental mini-series directed by Tom Phillips and legendary filmmaker Peter Greenaway. It covers eight of the thirty-four cantos in Dante Alighieri's Inferno, part of his 14th century epic poem The Divine Comedy. The eight cantos of the film are not conventionally dramatised, rather they are illuminated with layered and juxtaposed imagery while the text is read entirely in "talking head" fashion, and punctuated with a kaleidoscopic blend of both newly shot and archival footage.
Who’s in it. A TV Dante stars John Gielgud as Virgil, Laurie Booth as Cerberus, Joanne Whalley as Beatrice and Susan Wooldridge as Lucy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A TV Dante has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A TV Dante page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A TV Dante (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A TV Dante change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A TV Dante worth watching?
- A TV Dante holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A TV Dante?
- A TV Dante stars John Gielgud, Laurie Booth, Joanne Whalley, Susan Wooldridge and Bob Peck.
- When was A TV Dante released?
- A TV Dante was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.