"Joachim and the Apocalypse"
Next May 30th, professor Giovanni Costantini, Director of the Master's program in Sonic Arts to be held a special event at the University of Rome Tor Vergat, where he will explain what the Theta Waves are and how they have been use in Delta Star Pictures' film "Joachim and the Apocalypse", directed by Jordan River. This movie is also the first Italian movie shot in 12K resolution and the very first movie inspired by the apocalypse described by Joachim of Fiore, a prominent figure in Italian culture.
"Although Joachim wrote in Latin, he is widely regarded as a forefather of Italian philosophy, launching a tradition of thought and culture that would later evolve through figures like Giambattista Vico, Benedetto Croce, and others", explained Andrea Tagliapietra, writer, philosopher and professor at University of Venice, Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage.
After its release in Italian cinemas in December 2024, where it sparked interest and curiosity, and its recent presentation at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, USA, the movie continues its journey through special screenings across Italy, some linked to the Jubilee, which will last until December 2025.
"In the movie 'Il Monaco che vinse l'Apocalisse' ('The Monk Who Conquered the Apocalypse'), I worked on creating sound frequencies of specific brain waves to highlight the spiritual and mystical side of the protagonist Joachim of Fiore", said soundscape expert Bruno Gioffrè. It is worth recalling that Joachim of Fiore was a revolutionary biblical exegete who lived in the 12th century. Considered by many as a prophet and supported by three Popes, he was able to decode the hidden meanings of John's Apocalypse and write its interpretation, drawing on his mystical experiences of ecstasy and visionary dreams. This inspired the director's brilliant idea to use binaural sounds as a way to engage the viewer differently from a traditional movie experience.
"This is not just a movie but also an inner experience capable of positively influencing our subconscious. After all, every movie, through its creativity, transmits 'engrams'—memory traces, information, and neurosensory stimuli—to the audience", explained director and producer Jordan River. Thanks also to the unusual themes of this movie, "we had the privilege of exploring metaphysical experiences as well as death, dreams, and life beyond life. In certain scenes, through Theta Waves, we enhanced sensory tools to support particular mental states experienced by the protagonist, such as introspection, relaxation, meditation, creativity, and intuition. We created an inner journey with a build-up of tension and new revelations, resulting in a unique multisensory experience", concluded the director.
The event will take place on Friday, May 30. Alongside Professor Giovanni Costantini and director-producer Jordan River, Professor Bruno Gioffré will also participate and present some preliminary scientific materials related to the Theta Waves used in the movie.
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