Carlo V, identified in the plot as the emperor, commands the imperial troops marching on Rome. Their assault forces the Pope to release Cellini, who is then tasked with carrying a message to the emperor. Cellini's dangerous journey with a peace petition ultimately helps save the city.
Diego Michelotti has 13 screen credits in a career dating back to 1957. Signature works include Il gallo canta a mezzanotte, Malù, Flavia the Heretic. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.