Documentary ·History · France · 2021 · 1h 40m

The Savior for Sale

Salvator mundi

The Savior for Sale poster
Director
Antoine Vitkine
Cast
Robert Simon as Self / The Merchant #1 Basil Hendry as Self - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice) Dianne Dwyer Modestini as Self - Painting Conservator Luke Syson as Self / The Curator Martin Kemp as Self / The Expert Matthew Landrus as Self / The Researcher
Crew
Xavier Liberman — Director of Photography Edward Bally — Director of Photography Mike Paterson — Director of Photography Pauline Louvet — Director of Photography Yvan Demeulandre — Editor Tania Goldenberg — Editor
Tagline

The story of the Salvator Mundi

Synopsis

In November 15, 2017, the painting Salvator Mundi, attributed to Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), was sold for an unprecedented $450 million. An examination of the dirty secrets of the art world and the surprising story of how a work of art is capable of upsetting both personal and geopolitical interests.

Trailer The Savior for Sale — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
louvre museumleonardo da vinciart dealerart historypolitical corruptionart auctionrenaissance paintingitalian renaissancegeopoliticsart marketrussian oligarchpainting exhibition
Key Collaborators
Antoine Vitkine Director Xavier Liberman Director of Photography Edward Bally Director of Photography Mike Paterson Director of Photography Pauline Louvet Director of Photography Yvan Demeulandre Editor Tania Goldenberg Editor Martin Wangermée Original Music Composer Julien Deguines Original Music Composer Antoine Vitkine Writer Céline Nusse Producer Paul Rozenberg Producer
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