
The Lost Leonardo
Seen it?2021 | 95 min | Documentary, History
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious and history buffs. If you loved Good Night, and Good Luck., start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
London, England, 2008. Some of the most distinguished experts on the work of Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) gather at the National Gallery to examine a painting known as Salvator Mundi; an event that turns out to be the first act of one of the most fascinating stories in the history of art.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$568K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andreas Koefoed
- Georgina AdamSelf - Writer and Journalist
- Warren AdelsonSelf - Art Dealer
- Evan BeardSelf - Banker
- Yves BouvierSelf - Freeport Owner and Businessman
- Alexandra BregmanSelf - Writer
- Alison ColeSelf - Editor
- Dianne Dwyer ModestiniSelf - Restorer
- Maria Teresa FiorioSelf - Da Vinci Expert
- Jacques FranckSelf - Artist and Restorer
- Antoine HarariSelf - Investigative Journalist