Caravaggio

This beautifully crafted documentary delves into the life and art of Caravaggio, one of history's most brilliant and complex figures. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, multi-award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky offer a rare window into Caravaggio's psyche and personal struggles through self-depictions embedded within his incredible art. Jack Bannell brings to life the enigmatic painter in this engaging and well-informed exploration that probes every corner of his output, revealing the step-by-step progression of his early career and the intriguing narratives hidden within his works.