Con Francesco

Con Francesco is a spiritual and cultural journey that uses Virtual Reality (VR) to tell the life and message of St Francis of Assisi through a single, deeply evocative immersive experience. The project offers an overall view linking the historic sites of medieval Umbria to the Saint’s inner world, offering a unified narrative between art, history and devotion. The story lets visitors relive key episodes first-hand, such as the renunciation of worldly goods, the sermon to the birds and the creation of the first Nativity scene at Greccio, within historical reconstructions crafted down to the smallest detail.

Credits
WAY Experience
Sacro Convento of St Francis in Assisi
Genesis

The challenge

Translating the complexity of the Franciscan message and hagiographic narrative into a three-dimensional space. The project aims to go beyond the limits of traditional outreach, making the atmospheres and contexts of the 13th century tangible and exploring the Saint’s legacy through deep documentary rigour.

The format

A multimedia experience in Location-Based Experience (LBE) format, made up of a single continuous piece in Virtual Reality. The experience relies on ultra-high-definition 4K visual and audio technology, capable of combining the evocative power of historical accounts with philologically accurate digital reconstructions and strong sensory engagement.

The impact

Dynamic, immersive storytelling: VR technology turns the historical-religious account into a first-hand experience, deepening understanding of the human and spiritual revolution brought about by one of history’s most influential figures.
Multisensory engagement: The 4K rendering precisely highlights the symbiotic relationship between the Saint and nature, creating a deep and lasting emotional impact on both residents and pilgrims.
Integration into prestigious settings: An agile, authoritative installation format, specifically developed to fit into historic and devotional sites of international importance, such as the Press Room of the Sacro Convento of St Francis in Assisi, enriching their cultural and spiritual offering

Locations
Assisi (Press Room of the Sacro Convento of St Francis in Assisi)
Duration 17:10 · Languages French, English, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, German

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