The Savior for Sale
- Documentary
- History
11/25/2021
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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.
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Cast
Robert SimonSelf / The Merchant #1- Basil HendrySelf - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)
- Dianne Dwyer ModestiniSelf - Painting Conservator
- Luke SysonSelf / The Curator
Martin KempSelf / The Expert- Matthew LandrusSelf / The Researcher
- Scott ReyburnSelf / The Journalist
- Warren AdelsonSelf / The Merchant #2
- Nicolas JolySelf - Former Shoteby's France VP
- Dmitry RybolovlevSelf / The Oligarch
- Yves BouvierSelf / The Right-hand Man
- Jean-Marc Ange PerettiSelf - Bouvier's Partner
- Hervé TémimeSelf - Rybolovlev's Lawyer
- Anne LamunièreSelf - Former Christie's Manager
- Princess Alia al SenussiSelf - Prince Badr's Adviser
- Chris DerconSelf / The Mercenary