L'Affaire Caravage (2020)
In 2014 a large painting representing Judith Beheading Holofernes was discovered in an attic in Toulouse, France. A controversy ensued immediately about the attribution of the painting's authorship to Caravaggio. The documentary follows a famed art expert in charge of organizing the sale of the painting on behalf of the owners, while specialists debate on its authenticity.
Director: Frédéric Biamonti
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: March 1, 2020
Editing: Cédric Defert, Alexandre Landreau
Production: ARTE, France 3 Paris Ile-de-France
Country: France
Language: English, Français, Italiano
Original Language: fr
Keywords
art collector, painting, painter, art, caravaggio
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is L'Affaire Caravage about?
- In 2014 a large painting representing Judith Beheading Holofernes was discovered in an attic in Toulouse, France. A controversy ensued immediately about the attribution of the painting's authorship to Caravaggio. The documentary follows a famed art expert in charge of organizing the sale of the painting on behalf of the owners, while specialists debate on its authenticity.
- Who directed L'Affaire Caravage?
- L'Affaire Caravage was directed by Frédéric Biamonti.
- How long is L'Affaire Caravage?
- L'Affaire Caravage has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is L'Affaire Caravage?
- L'Affaire Caravage is a Documentary film.
- Where was L'Affaire Caravage produced?
- L'Affaire Caravage was produced in France.