Documentary 'Leonardo Cinquecento' Hits Italian Cinemas February 18-20

The documentary 'Leonardo Cinquecento', directed by Francesco Invernizzi and produced by Magnitudo Film with CHILI, will screen in Italian cinemas on February 18, 19, and 20. The 90-minute film reinterprets Leonardo da Vinci's codices and works through modern scientific and technological lenses, featuring experts in art, history, technology, medicine, and engineering. It compares Leonardo's insights with contemporary developments, including NASA Apollo mission footage juxtaposed with his notes on the cosmos. Interviewees include architect Stefano Boeri, neuroimmunologist Gianvito Martino, and former Uffizi director Antonio Natali. The film is part of Magnitudo's 'L'arte al cinema' season, which uses high-quality 3D, 4K, and 8K technology. Upcoming releases include 'La stanza delle meraviglie – WOW' (March 4-6), 'Canova' (March 18-20), and 'Palladio' (April 15-17).