The Savior for Sale (2021)

  • NR
  • 09/17/2021 (US)
  • Documentary, History
  • 1h 40m

The story of the Salvator Mundi

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.

Antoine Vitkine

Director, Writer

Cast

Robert Simon's headshot

Robert Simon

Self / The Merchant #1
Basil Hendry's headshot

Basil Hendry

Self - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)
Dianne Dwyer Modestini's headshot

Dianne Dwyer Modestini

Self - Painting Conservator
Luke Syson's headshot

Luke Syson

Self / The Curator
Martin Kemp's headshot

Martin Kemp

Self / The Expert
Matthew Landrus's headshot

Matthew Landrus

Self / The Researcher
Scott Reyburn's headshot

Scott Reyburn

Self / The Journalist
Warren Adelson's headshot

Warren Adelson

Self / The Merchant #2

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