Caravaggio's Shadow

In 17th-century Italy, Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, is a brilliant artist who challenges church dogma through his provocative art. When Pope Paul V discovers that Caravaggio uses prostitutes and outcasts as models for his paintings, he orders an investigation by the Vatican secret service to determine whether Caravaggio's request for pardon from his death sentence will succeed. The lead investigator delves into Caravaggio's life, revealing a complex web of virtues and vices.