Dante's Inferno, and the Commedia to a larger extent, forms the basis of this project by attempting to frame and interpret Final Fantasy VI through the lens of its literature. Written by Dante Alighieri, a medieval Italian poet, the Divine Comedy is considered one of the most influential works in the Western canon. It's an allegory in which Dante himself journeys through the afterlife, guided at first by Virgil, the poet of antiquity he most greatly respects.

Our documentary will feature several quotations from the Commedia so it's likely that multiple voices will be selected for this role. An Italian accent isn't necessary, but optional. Bear in mind that these quotes are all poetry and are thematically religious. The quotes may be read by any voice, regardless of sex or gender.

You can submit the custom audition lines below or any others from the book. We will be mostly using the Ciardi translation.

[Dante speaking]
"Midway in our life’s journey, I went astray

from the straight road and woke to find myself

alone in a dark wood. How shall I say

what wood that was! I never saw so drear,

so rank, so arduous a wilderness!

Its very memory gives a shape to fear."