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The camera delves into the cracks of paintings, where beneath layers of varnish and time lies the tumultuous life of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. This 2019 documentary employs cutting-edge X-ray and infrared reflectography to unveil initial brushstrokes, hidden compositions, and dramatic reworkings. We witness the genius working in haste, correcting mistakes, and improvising directly on the canvas. It is not merely a biography but an archaeological investigation revealing the physical process of creating masterpieces, where every correction tells a story of doubt, fury, and brilliance.