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2021 Documentary History 1h 40m

The Savior for Sale

"The story of the Salvator Mundi"

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.

7.4 TMDB RATING
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Principal Cast

Robert Simon

Self / The Merchant #1

Basil Hendry

Self - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)

Dianne Dwyer Modestini

Self - Painting Conservator

Luke Syson

Self / The Curator

Martin Kemp

Self / The Expert

Matthew Landrus

Self / The Researcher

Scott Reyburn

Self / The Journalist

Warren Adelson

Self / The Merchant #2

Nicolas Joly

Self - Former Shoteby's France VP

Dmitry Rybolovlev

Self / The Oligarch

Yves Bouvier

Self / The Right-hand Man

Jean-Marc Ange Peretti

Self - Bouvier's Partner

Hervé Témime

Self - Rybolovlev's Lawyer

Anne Lamunière

Self - Former Christie's Manager

Princess Alia al Senussi

Self - Prince Badr's Adviser

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