The Savior for Sale

"The story of the Salvator Mundi"

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.

Director: Antoine Vitkine

Cast

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Robert Simon

Self / The Merchant #1

B

Basil Hendry

Self - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)

D

Dianne Dwyer Modestini

Self - Painting Conservator

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Luke Syson

Self / The Curator

Martin Kemp

Self / The Expert

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Matthew Landrus

Self / The Researcher

S

Scott Reyburn

Self / The Journalist

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Warren Adelson

Self / The Merchant #2