The Savior for Sale
Watch TrailerIn 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Salvator mundi |
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Director | Antoine Vitkine |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.4/10 (8 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director constructs the narrative as a cerebral thriller, relying on insider interviews and archival footage. He explores not the masterpiece itself, but the shadows it casts, dissecting the mechanisms of value creation and belief in a post-truth era.
What lingers after the credits is a profound skepticism about the price of beauty and history in a world of unchecked speculation. The film masterfully exposes the dark machinery behind the glittering facade. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Antoine Vitkine
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For focused viewing, best followed by a discussion.
🎭 Cast
Robert Simon
Self / The Merchant #1
Basil Hendry
Self - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)
Dianne Dwyer Modestini
Self - Painting Conservator
Luke Syson
Self / The Curator
Martin Kemp
Self / The Expert
Matthew Landrus
Self / The Researcher
Scott Reyburn
Self / The Journalist
Warren Adelson
Self / The Merchant #2
Nicolas Joly
Self - Former Shoteby's France VP
Dmitry Rybolovlev
Self / The Oligarch
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