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Preview: The Lost Leonardo (15) + ScreenTalk with Director Andreas Koefoed and art historian Martin Kemp

,Barbican Cinema 2
a leonardo painting hanging in a gallery

This documentary tells the inside story behind the Salvator Mundi, the most expensive painting ever sold at $450 million, claimed to be a long-lost masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci.

From the moment it is purchased from a shady New Orleans auction house, and its buyers discover masterful brushstrokes beneath its cheap restoration, the fate of the Salvator Mundi is driven by an insatiable quest for fame, money and power.

But as its price soars, so do questions about its authenticity. Is this multi-million dollar painting actually by Leonardo – or do certain power players simply want it to be? Unravelling the hidden agendas of the world’s richest men and most powerful art institutions, The Lost Leonardo reveals how vested interests became all-important, and the truth secondary.

After the film, enjoy our ScreenTalk with director Andreas Koefoed and art historian Martin Kemp, hosted by Barbican Cinema Curator Sonia Zadurian.  

Tagged with: Cinema

Denmark / France 2021 Dir Andreas Koefoed 95 min

Booking is essential, please book your ticket online before the screening.

Barbican Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.