The Florentines

A Three Part Mini-Series for Television

Set in the time of Savonarolas rise to power, this television series documents the conflict between medieval and Renaissance values in the confrontation between the celebrated Dominican friar and the citizens of Florence. All the bustle and vibrant energy of the Italian Renaissance come to life in this colorful canvas with its varied rhythms of action, crisp dialogue, and blend of historical and fictional characters. Here is an entertaining study of human motivation that is valid for all ages.