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.

"The story of the Salvator Mundi"

Credits

Antoine VitkineDirector

Robert SimonSelf / The Merchant #1

Basil HendrySelf - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)

Dianne Dwyer ModestiniSelf - Painting Conservator

Luke SysonSelf / The Curator