The Lost Supper (1998)

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This rare film tells the strange, disquieting and protracted story of the restoration of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous masterpiece, The Last Supper. Some say the results of the restoration are glorious. Others have called them tragic. Da Vinci’s famously fragile fresco was always going to be a challenge for its secretive Italian restorers. No one, however, could have foreseen how problematic and strange their task would become. Marked by a series of extraordinary mishaps, mistakes, and miscalculations, the incredible restoration is hilarious to watch but may have resulted in the loss of a masterpiece.

Director: Colin Spector
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
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Production: ZCZ Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

leonardo da vinci, art, art restoration

More Films by Director: Colin Spector
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lost Supper about?
This rare film tells the strange, disquieting and protracted story of the restoration of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous masterpiece, The Last Supper. Some say the results of the restoration are glorious. Others have called them tragic. Da Vinci’s famously fragile fresco was always going to be a challenge for its secretive Italian restorers. No one, however, could have foreseen how problematic and strange their task would become. Marked by a series of extraordinary mishaps, mistakes, and miscalculations, the incredible restoration is hilarious to watch but may have resulted in the loss of a masterpiece.
Who directed The Lost Supper?
The Lost Supper was directed by Colin Spector.
Who stars in The Lost Supper?
The Lost Supper stars Waldemar Januszczak.
How long is The Lost Supper?
The Lost Supper has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
What genre is The Lost Supper?
The Lost Supper is a Documentary film.
Where was The Lost Supper produced?
The Lost Supper was produced in United Kingdom.