Joachim and the Apocalypse

Joachim and the Apocalypse (Il monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse) is a 2024 Italian historical and spiritual film directed by Jordan River, and based on the apocalypse described by the mystic Joachim of Fiore.^[1]

Joachim and the Apocalypse
Francesco Turbanti on the set of the film
Directed by	Jordan River
Screenplay by	Michela Albanese Jordan River Andrea Tagliapietra Valeria De Fraja
Produced by	Jordan River
Starring	Francesco Turbanti Elisabetta Pellini Nikolay Moss Bill Hutchens G-Max Giancarlo Martini Willy Stella Yoon C. Joyce
Cinematography	Gianni Mammolotti
Edited by	Alessio Focardi Jordan River
Music by	Michele Josia
Production company	Delta Star Pictures Inc.
Release date	5 December 2024 (2024-12-05) (Italy)
Running time	85 minutes
Country	Italy
Languages	Latin, Italian, English

Cast

• Francesco Turbanti as Joachim of Fiore
• Nikolay Moss^[2] as Richard I of England
• Elisabetta Pellini as Constantia d'Altavilla Constance, Queen of Sicily
• Bill Hutchens ^[3] as The Cabbalist
• G-Max as Galfredus De Clairvaux
• Giancarlo Martini as Ahàron
• Willy Stella as Enraged Man
• Yoon C. Joyce as Guardian of the Threshold

Production

Filming began on 20 June 2022^[4] in Italy (Calabria and Lazio) and completed in December 2022.^[5] It was the first Italian film shot in 12K resolution.^[6] The makeup of the film was overseen by Vittorio Sodano.^[7] On 17 January 2024, it was announced that the digital visual effects, supervised by Nicola Sganga, had been completed.^[8][9]

The original score for the film was composed by Michele Josia.^[10] The soundtrack won the Gold Medal - Original Score at the Global Music Awards in 2024.^[11]

Awards

• Best Script Awards (London, UK)
  • 2024 - Best Script Award^[12]
• Terni International Film Festival.^[13]
  • 2024 - Best Film
  • 2024 - Best Photography
  • 2024 - Best Scenography
  • 2024 - Best VFX
• 78° Festival internazionale del cinema di Salerno
  • 2024 - Best Film.^[14]

Release

The film was released in Italy on 5 December 2024.^[15]

The U.S. premiere took place on February 26, 2025 at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood, an official selection at the 20th edition of the Los Angeles Film Festival. ^[16]