National Geographic - Inside the Vatican

National Geographic - Inside the Vatican


Starring:Leslie Nielsen, Burgess Meredith
Director: William Kronick, Jack Kaufman, Bert Haanstra, Terry Sanders, Nicholas Clapp, Nick Cominos, Jeff Myrow, Ed Spiegel (II), Nicolas Noxon, Robert Guenette, Jack Haley Jr., Barbara Jampel, David Seltzer, Dennis Azzarella, Alexander Grasshoff, Walon Green, Aram Boyajian, Irwin Rosten
Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Provides a behind-the-scenes look, with unprecedented access, into life inside the Vatican. With rare footage of secret archives, private chapels and papal quarters, the program explores the Vatican's long, powerful history, and the unique traditions and ceremonies that have survived for nearly 2000 years. Accounts from Vatican officiants, historians and devoted individuals who work closely with the Pope John Paul II provide privilieged insight into the inner workings of one of the richest wonders of the world. 60 minutes.
National Geographic - Inside the Vatican
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Inside the Vatican
  • A big mistery discovered
  • Strictly for the devout Catholic viewer
  • More than I expected !!
  • Inside the Vatican - An Excellent Buy!
 National Geographic - Inside the Vatican
Starring: Burgess Meredith
Director: William Kronick , Jack Kaufman , Bert Haanstra , Terry Sanders , and Nicholas Clapp
Manufacturer: National Geographic Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00005UF86
Release Date: 2002-03-05

Description

Provides a behind-the-scenes look, with unprecedented access, into life inside the Vatican. With rare footage of secret archives, private chapels and papal quarters, the program explores the Vatican's long, powerful history, and the unique traditions and ceremonies that have survived for nearly 2000 years. Accounts from Vatican officiants, historians and devoted individuals who work closely with the Pope John Paul II provide privilieged insight into the inner workings of one of the richest wonders of the world. 60 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Inside the Vatican.......2007-05-15

Good graphics. Loved the tape. I have seen the outside of the vatican and this was a way for me to see the inside of it.

5 out of 5 stars A big mistery discovered.......2006-11-05

This is an in-depth vision to all people who wants but can't get inside the walls of one of the most emblematic buildings and "treasure container" of our history. This is a great tv series collection.

Luis Manuel Sanchez from Mexico.

2 out of 5 stars Strictly for the devout Catholic viewer.......2006-07-27

I was disappointed in this video. I came to it not as a devout Catholic but as a fan of travel videos. In other words, I watched this video with the same motivation I would have to watch Shackleton's Antarctic exploration, or something from the Globe Trekker series.

With that in mind, the target audience for this video is not me. It is the religious Catholic. Therefore, from my perspective, I can't recommend it. I'm not one for all the pomp and circumstance of religion. I don't enjoy worshipping the "Holy Father", or watching the construction of the clownish uniform of the Swiss Guard.

If you are a devout Catholic you will probably enjoy this video. If you are not, and just came to the video because you wanted a Globe Trekker style tour of the Vatican, you are likely to be disappointed.

And that is what these reviews are for - to let you know whether you will enjoy the video or not.

5 out of 5 stars More than I expected !!.......2005-09-24

In 2 weeks, I will actually be at the Vatican for my first visit.This wonderful DVD showed me places and things that I will never be able to see as a tourist, but just knowing about the workings of the Vatican will add such a richness of knowledge to visit. This is a beautifully done 90 min DVD as only National Geographic could have done. I was thrilled with every minute I spent watching it and will enjoy watching it many more time when I get home --- to remember my trip.

5 out of 5 stars Inside the Vatican - An Excellent Buy!.......2005-07-28

An excellent film showcasing the splendor that is the Vatican. Sit back as National Geographic takes you on an "All Access Pass" through the halls of the Vatican. See the important pieces of art and how they are restored and protected, visit the workshop of the Swiss Guard where you will see a uniform made...the very same way they were made many years ago. Martin Sheen narrates this fantastic journey...it is quite simply a must have!

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