12A
1hr 41mins

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

This feature is Free List Suspended. We are unable to offer complimentary tickets, such as Friend Membership Free Tickets, for this feature.
Unfortunately no Audio Description track is available for this feature.
David Bickerstaff, Phil Grabsky
12A
Art/Artist Film
English

Multi-award-winning film makers Phil Grabsky and David Bickerstaff 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.

Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art’s most instantly recognisable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His incredible paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery – one that still beckons us to explore. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush?

Join us as we explore the many clues that help us to finally understand the life – and death – of this remarkable man.

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