L'Affaire Caravage
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In 2014 a large painting representing Judith Beheading Holofernes was discovered in an attic in Toulouse, France. A controversy ensued immediately about the attribution of the painting's authorship to Caravaggio. The documentary follows a famed art expert in charge of organizing the sale of the painting on behalf of the owners, while specialists debate on its authenticity.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2020-03-01
Runtime: 86 mins
Director: Frédéric Biamonti
Spoken language: English, Français, Italiano
Genres: Documentary
Original title: L'Affaire Caravage
Production Companies: ARTE, France 3 Paris Ile-de-France
Production Countries: France
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