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The Lost Leonardo

Year2021
Running time96 min
Directed byAndreas Koefoed
Made inSweden, Denmark, France
Salvator MundiLeonardo da Vinci
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At a glance

The Lost Leonardo is a 2021 documentary directed by Andreas Koefoed. It follows the discovery and successive sales of Salvator Mundi, a painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, whose surviving attributed works are few. The film traces the painting’s rise in value from a 2005 purchase for $1,175 to its 2017 auction for $450 million. It also explores the use of valuable art to hide wealth and the conflicts that can arise from commissions and other financial incentives. Interviews with art experts and critics address questions about the painting’s provenance and authenticity. The documentary runs 96 minutes and is presented in English and French. It is internationally co-produced, with Sweden, Denmark, and France listed as its countries. Its subjects include Salvator Mundi and Leonardo da Vinci.

Who it is for

It suits viewers interested in art-market stories, Leonardo da Vinci, and debates about artwork provenance and authenticity. The English and French languages may serve viewers comfortable with either.

What is good

  • Follows Salvator Mundi’s discovery and sales
  • Traces the painting’s changing value
  • Features expert and critic interviews
  • Explores provenance and authenticity questions
  • Available in English and French

What to know first

  • Centers on one painting and its market history

Verdict

The Lost Leonardo combines the story of Salvator Mundi’s sales with questions about attribution, provenance, and art’s financial uses. Its 96-minute runtime and English and French languages help viewers assess whether it fits their interests.

Details

Year
2021wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
96 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Andreas Koefoedwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Sweden, Denmark, Francewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Subjects
Salvator Mundi, Leonardo da Vinciwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt11225756wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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