Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait (2018)

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Leonardo da Vinci is not just the most famous and most admired of all painters - he is an icon, a superstar. Yet, the man himself remains elusive. Accounts during his lifetime describe a man too handsome, too strong, too perfect to be accurate. But in 2009, the chance discovery in the South of Italy of an ancient portrait with strangely familiar features takes the art world by storm. Could this be an unknown self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci? Controversy erupts among the experts. The implications of such a discovery have far-reaching consequences for our understanding of the work of this great Renaissance master.

Director: Luca Trovellesi Cesana
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 52 min
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Screenplay

Production: ZED, ARTE, sydonia
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Renaissance Art and Da Vinci Genius

Keywords

italian, architect, artists' life, leonardo da vinci, painter, engineer, scientist, art, 1452 – 1519

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait about?
Leonardo da Vinci is not just the most famous and most admired of all painters - he is an icon, a superstar. Yet, the man himself remains elusive. Accounts during his lifetime describe a man too handsome, too strong, too perfect to be accurate. But in 2009, the chance discovery in the South of Italy of an ancient portrait with strangely familiar features takes the art world by storm. Could this be an unknown self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci? Controversy erupts among the experts. The implications of such a discovery have far-reaching consequences for our understanding of the work of this great Renaissance master.
Who directed Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait?
Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait was directed by Luca Trovellesi Cesana.
Who stars in Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait?
Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait stars Anna Flori-Lamour.
How long is Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait?
Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait?
Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait produced?
Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait was produced in France.
What are the themes of Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait?
The themes of Leonardo: The Mystery of the Lost Portrait include: Renaissance Art and Da Vinci Genius.