Join Academy Award-winner, Jeremy Irons, as he takes the viewer on a your of
one of the world’s most important museums: The Museo Egizio in Turin. The oldest collection
dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization houses over 40,000 artifacts —12,000 of which are
on display — ranging from colossal statues to the rich burial objects of Kha and Merit and
welcomes over 900,000 visitors a year. Key exhibits include Sphinxes, the Turin King List, the
Goldmine Papyrus, and sculptures of Ramesses II and Isis of Coptos. Founded in 1824, the
museum’s origins are linked to Piedmontese diplomat Bernardino Drovetti and excavation
campaigns by Ernesto Schiaparelli and Giulio Farina. Its story is explored in The Immortals,
tracing Egypt’s influence and featuring insights from museum leaders, international experts,
and restorers. With over 90 global collaborations, the museum’s collections and legacy
connect Turin to Egypt through history, science, and myth.
Runtime 86 mins
