Caravaggio was five years in the making and is the most extensive film ever made about this revolutionary artist. Thanks to the personal testimony of the artist himself, left just before his mysterious disappearance, the film reveals Caravaggio as never before. His masterpieces and commentary from the world's leading experts draw viewers into the hidden stories of the artist's life and piece together the clues hidden in his fascinating work. Caravaggio's masterpieces are some of the art world's most recognizable images. No one else works with such a characteristic combination of dramatic light, intense naturalism and expressive figures. His stunning paintings have fascinated viewers for centuries. But they hold deeper mysteries. What do these works reveal about the artist? The compelling self-portrayals in his works - sometimes hidden, sometimes quite obvious - offer unique insights into his psyche and personal travails. Join us as we uncover the story of one of art history's most brilliant, complex and controversial figures.
Czech subtitles
Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio
Document
Great Britain, 2025, 100 min
Director: David Bickerstaff, Phil Grabsky
Programme subject to change.
