The Lost Leonardo

2021 95 min ★ 7.2 Documentary, History

London, England, 2008. Some of the most distinguished experts on the work of Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) gather at the National Gallery to examine a painting known as Salvator Mundi; an event that turns out to be the first act of one of the most fascinating stories in the history of art.

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Cast

Georgina Adam

Self - Writer and Journalist

Warren Adelson

Self - Art Dealer

Evan Beard

Self - Banker

Yves Bouvier

Self - Freeport Owner and Businessman

Alexandra Bregman

Self - Writer

Alison Cole

Self - Editor

Dianne Dwyer Modestini

Self - Restorer

Maria Teresa Fiorio

Self - Da Vinci Expert

Jacques Franck

Self - Artist and Restorer

Antoine Harari

Self - Investigative Journalist

Details

Director

Andreas Koefoed

Tagline

"The inside story of the painting that seduced the world."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Revenue

$567,955

Production

Diamond Docs, Elk Film, Pumpernickel Films, Hot Docs Partners, Nika Media, Mitten Media, Alba Collis, TDog Productions, Sky Arts, Dogwoof, Mantaray Film

Reviews

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CinemaSerf

March 27, 2022

★ 7/10

I think what fascinated me most about this was the idea that even today, with all of our scientific and chemical technology - we still cannot say for certain whether this painting is actually real! I recall the fuss at the time around the work in question "Salvator Mundi" - ostensibly by Leonardo da Vinci - and of the contrary opinions expressed as to it's authenticity. This documentary from Andre...