Leonardo da Vinci Documentary Clip Released on Artist's Birthday
A documentary film exploring Leonardo da Vinci's years in Milan, produced in conjunction with an exhibition at Palazzo Reale during Expo, will screen in Italian cinemas from May 2 to 5. Directed by Nico Malaspina and Luca Lucini, the film blends documentary footage, fictional sequences, and expert commentary from Pietro Marani, Claudio Giorgione, and Vittorio Sgarbi. It examines Leonardo's daily life in Milan, his relationships with local artists and friends, and key works including La Belle Ferronnière, Lady with an Ermine, Virgin of the Rocks, and The Last Supper. Locations such as Castello Sforzesco, Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and the Navigli canals are featured. A preview clip was released on April 15, 2016, the anniversary of Leonardo's birth.
Key facts
- Documentary film on Leonardo da Vinci's years in Milan
- Directed by Nico Malaspina and Luca Lucini
- Features experts Pietro Marani, Claudio Giorgione, and Vittorio Sgarbi
- Screens in Italian cinemas from May 2 to 5
- Produced in conjunction with a Palazzo Reale exhibition during Expo
- Includes works: La Belle Ferronnière, Lady with an Ermine, Virgin of the Rocks, The Last Supper
- Filmed at Castello Sforzesco, Santa Maria delle Grazie, and Navigli
- Preview clip released on April 15, 2016, Leonardo's birth anniversary
Entities
Artists
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Nico Malaspina
- Luca Lucini
- Pietro Marani
- Claudio Giorgione
- Vittorio Sgarbi
- Federica Polidoro
Institutions
- Palazzo Reale
- Artribune
- Roma Tre Film Festival
- Università Roma Tre
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Castello Sforzesco
- Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie
- Navigli