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The Savior for Sale
“The story of the Salvator Mundi”
7.4 / 10• 2021• 1h 40m•NR• French
DocumentaryHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
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Robert Simon
Self / The Merchant #1
LeadBH
Basil Hendry
Self - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)
DD
Dianne Dwyer Modestini
Self - Painting Conservator
LS
Luke Syson
Self / The Curator
Martin Kemp
Self / The Expert
ML
Matthew Landrus
Self / The Researcher
SR
Scott Reyburn
Self / The Journalist
WA
Warren Adelson
Self / The Merchant #2
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Antoine Vitkine's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Savior for Sale is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
