The Savior for Sale (2021)

The story of the Salvator Mundi

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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.

Director: Antoine Vitkine
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Martin Wangermée, Julien Deguines
Cinematography: Xavier Liberman, Edward Bally
Editing: Yvan Demeulandre, Tania Goldenberg
Production: Zadig Productions, France Télévisions, MK2 Films
Country: France
Language: العربية, English, Français, Pусский
Original Language: fr

Keywords

louvre museum, leonardo da vinci, art dealer, art history, political corruption, art auction, renaissance painting, italian renaissance, geopolitics, art market, russian oligarch, painting exhibition, national gallery of art, art historian

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Savior for Sale about?
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.
Who directed The Savior for Sale?
The Savior for Sale was directed by Antoine Vitkine.
Who stars in The Savior for Sale?
The Savior for Sale stars Robert Simon, Basil Hendry, Dianne Dwyer Modestini, Luke Syson, Martin Kemp, Matthew Landrus.
How long is The Savior for Sale?
The Savior for Sale has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The Savior for Sale?
The Savior for Sale is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Savior for Sale produced?
The Savior for Sale was produced in France.