L'Affaire Caravage
In 2014 a large painting representing Judith Beheading Holofernes was discovered in an attic in Toulouse, France. A controversy ensued immediately about the attribution of the painting's authorship to Caravaggio. The documentary follows a famed art expert in charge of organizing the sale of the painting on behalf of the owners, while specialists debate on its authenticity.
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L'Affaire Caravage
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Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 1, 2020
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
85%
Original Title
L'Affaire Caravage
Production Companies
ARTE, France 3 Paris Ile-de-France
Director
Frédéric Biamonti
Description
In 2014 a large painting representing Judith Beheading Holofernes was discovered in an attic in Toulouse, France. A controversy ensued immediately about the attribution of the painting's authorship to Caravaggio. The documentary follows a famed art expert in charge of organizing the sale of the painting on behalf of the owners, while specialists debate on its authenticity.
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