The Savior for Sale (EN)
The savior for sale
A modern tale of globalization, The Savior For Sale delves into the unknown secrets of the art world and explores the influence that one painting can exert on personal and geopolitical interests, weaving links between the auction houses of New York, a revered da Vinci expert, an opportunistic Swiss go-between, a Russian oligarch, the Louvre in Paris and an Arabian Prince. An astonishing journey on the hidden trails of money, power and deception behind this questionable masterpiece.
After mysteriously reappearing, the painting titled Salvator Mundi was sold at Christie’s for a record 450 million dollars in 2017. Attributed to Leonardo da Vinci after its discovery, what became the most expensive piece of art ever has unleashed passions while revealing the excesses of our time. The Savior For Sale premiered in France to unanimous praise by critics.
Titel: The Savior for Sale
Director: Antoine Vitkine
Country: France
Language: France, English
Running time: 97 min
Genre: Documentary
Year: 2021