The Star of Florence (1/2)

The Star of Florence (1/2)

This is the story of the rise and fall of one of the most brilliant women of her time: Isabella de Medici, the daughter of Prince Cosimo I. Isabella was known to her contemporaries as the "star of the Medici court" and a "free spirit". But in a world ruled by men, her unique position made her the target of jealousy and resentment - even within her own family.

The film goes on the hunt for the mortal remains of Isabella de Medici and reconstructs her dramatic life story. Can Isabella's body which disappeared after her death finally be identified 400 years later? And why would someone want to erase the memory of the "star of Florence" forever? Science has now set itself the task of answering these questions.

It is the largest-scale project in forensic medicine of all times: the Medici Project. With leading experts and real Medici family members this docu-drama follows the Medici's trail of blood, offering a brand-new take on the dramatic intrigues and mysterious murders within the Medici family. Cutting-edge CGI and 3-D effects visualize the stunning findings as well as lavish live action scenes.

Available as 2 x 52' or 1x 43'

Part I: The Star of Florence
Part II: Rise of a Mistress