


The story of the Salvator Mundi
The Savior for Sale
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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.
Directed by Antoine Vitkine
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CAST
The people behind the story
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Robert SimonSelf / The Merchant #1—
Basil HendrySelf - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)—
Dianne Dwyer ModestiniSelf - Painting Conservator—
Luke SysonSelf / The Curator
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Matthew LandrusSelf / The Researcher—
Scott ReyburnSelf / The Journalist—
Warren AdelsonSelf / The Merchant #2More like this


















