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The Savior for Sale
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The Savior for Sale

2021-11-25 · 100 min · ★ 7.1

Documentary · History

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.

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Directors
Antoine Vitkine
Production companies
Zadig Productions, France Télévisions, mk2 Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert SimonSelf / The Merchant #1
Basil HendrySelf - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)
Dianne Dwyer ModestiniSelf - Painting Conservator
Luke SysonSelf / The Curator
Martin KempMartin KempSelf / The Expert
Matthew LandrusSelf / The Researcher
Scott ReyburnSelf / The Journalist
Warren AdelsonSelf / The Merchant #2
Nicolas JolySelf - Former Shoteby's France VP
Dmitry RybolovlevSelf / The Oligarch
Yves BouvierSelf / The Right-hand Man
Jean-Marc Ange PerettiSelf - Bouvier's Partner
Hervé TémimeHervé TémimeSelf - Rybolovlev's Lawyer
Anne LamunièreSelf - Former Christie's Manager
Princess Alia al SenussiSelf - Prince Badr's Adviser
Chris DerconSelf / The Mercenary
Antoine VitkineAntoine VitkineSelf - Interviewer (voice)
Loïc GouzerSelf / The Marketing Genius (archive footage)
Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprioSelf - Actor (archive footage)
Alan WintermuteSelf - Painting Expert (archive footage)

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