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The Savior for Sale

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7.4·2021·1h 40m

In November 15, 2017, the painting Salvator Mundi, attributed to Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), was sold for an unprecedented $450 mill...

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Robert Simon

Self / The Merchant #1

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Basil Hendry

Self - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)

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Dianne Dwyer Modestini

Self - Painting Conservator

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Luke Syson

Self / The Curator

Martin Kemp

Martin Kemp

Self / The Expert

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Matthew Landrus

Self / The Researcher

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Scott Reyburn

Self / The Journalist

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Warren Adelson

Self / The Merchant #2

DIRECTOR

Antoine Vitkine

OVERVIEW

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.