Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio

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Certificate12A
Year2025
GenreDocumentary
Director(s)David Bickerstaff, Phil Grabsky
LanguageEnglish
CountryUK
Running Time1HR 40MINS
Season Main Programme

Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, and murder, Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio is a dramatic new film that reveals the real story of one of the greatest artists of all time.

Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.

Multi-award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. The intriguing self-depictions within his works - sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight - offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. Join us as we unravel the story of one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures.


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