Featuring: Leonardo Da Vinci
This collection of films and series explores the multifaceted life and work of Leonardo da Vinci, the archetypal Renaissance polymath. From historical documentaries to dramatic interpretations, these productions cover da Vinci's artistic masterpieces, scientific innovations, and personal journey. Spanning his early years in Florence to his final days in France, they offer diverse perspectives on his genius, relationships, and lasting impact on art and science. Whether factual or fictionalized, each title provides a unique window into the mind of this extraordinary figure, collectively offering a comprehensive portrait of da Vinci's life and legacy. #ai-generated
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- DirectorMassimiliano Finazzer FloryStarsSilvia CarusilloMassimiliano Finazzer FloryGianni QuillicoIt has been 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci. In "Being Leonardo da Vinci," Finazzer Flory gives viewers a captivating, unforgettable look into what makes and shapes the mind of a legend.Da Vinci's thought processes and approach to art and science, exploring his unique way of observing nature and translating it into inventions and artworks.
- StarsPhilippe LeroyGiulio BosettiGiorgio PiazzaMiniseries dramatizing the life of the Italian Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519).Comprehensive biography from birth in Vinci (1452) to death in France (1519), covering his apprenticeship with Verrocchio, major commissions like The Last Supper, and his time serving various patrons.
- DirectorFrançois BertrandStarsRoberta BarsantiSerge BramlyPascal BrioistFrench art documentary about Leonardo da Vinci on the occasion of his 500th birthday, 2 May 2019. How is it possible that one and the same man was able to both paint the 'Mona Lisa', invent the ball bearing and be the first to give a clinical description of arteriosclerosis? In this documentary, Serge Bramly seeks an answer to these questions and many others. Going back in time to investigate and gather information, talk to experts in the field and even travel back in time to the Renaissance to study the life of this talented man closer.Da Vinci's diverse contributions to art, anatomy, engineering, and invention, including his studies of human anatomy, designs for flying machines, and revolutionary painting techniques
- DirectorsLuca LuciniNico MalaspinaStarsVincenzo AmatoCristiana CapotondiAlessandro Haber"Leonardo da Vinci. The Genius in Milan" is a docufilm by Luca Lucini and Nico Malaspina. Through scenes of fiction and interviews with the greatest Leonardo da Vinci world experts, the docufilm explores the years that the artist spent in Milan at the court of Ludovico il Moro and reveals some of Leonardo's greatest works.Da Vinci's Milan period (1482-1499) under Ludovico Sforza, focusing on works like The Last Supper, his horse statue project, and his role as a military engineer.
- DirectorsLuciano EmmerEnrico GrasStarAlbert DekkerThe story of the brilliant Italian artist, sculptor, architect and engineer is told in this informative program. Leonardo's legacy to the world came in so many forms; in the breathtaking beauty of The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa; his rich collection of drawing; the mirror-written notebooks containing original thoughts on astronomy, biology and physiology. This DVD features: State of the art 3D graphics to explain and test Leonardo's theories and designs, outstanding computer animated reconstructions, the paintings and drawings, rare period imagery, expert commentary and analyses by Dr. Alan Cartwight, School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, Dr. Peter Borcherds, School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham and Dr. Martin Kemp, Trinity College Oxford.Analysis of Da Vinci's major works and inventions, including the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and his technological designs, as understood by mid-20th century scholars.
- DirectorMichael BousonStarsNick RobertsMichael DunbarPaul SharrattExtraordinary works of art fill museums and art galleries around the world. Art captivates us by allowing us to see the world through someone else's eyes. People spend their lives creating it, collecting it, and critiquing it. Why are we more inspired by one piece of work than another? What is this fascination we have with art? Humans have been creating art since the beginning of time but rarely do we come across an artist with the genius of Leonardo DaVinci. Who was Leonardo DaVinci? Artist? Inventor? Engineer? Architect? Scientist? Mathematician? Musician? Designer? Writer? Raconteur? And how is it that Leonardo DaVinci continues to capture our attention and stump the scholars five centuries after his death? This insightful and entertaining documentary attempts to piece together the many clues the maestro left behind in his diary and masterpieces to create an accurate portrait of this legendary and very private man. Expert interviews with the very people who have been entrusted with preserving Leonardo DaVinci's legacy are intertwined with dramatic reenactments that thoughtfully demonstrate the very human qualities of this often misunderstood genius. Rounding out this tribute to the original "Renaissance Man" are interviews with some of the leading artists, inventors, architects and musicians of our time reflecting on the impact Leonardo DaVinci had on their fields, their careers and their lives.Da Vinci's private notebooks and lesser-known experiments, delving into his personal thoughts, sketches, and scientific inquiries that weren't publicly known during his lifetime.
- CreatorsFrank SpotnitzSteve ThompsonStarsAidan TurnerMatilda De AngelisFreddie HighmoreThe series recounts Leonardo da Vinci's extraordinary life through the works that made him famous, through the stories hidden within those works, revealing little by little the inner torment of a man obsessed with attaining perfection.Da Vinci's early career, artistic development, and key relationships, exploring his formative years in Florence and his complex associations with figures like Verrocchio and the Medici family.
- CreatorsNicholas MeyerFrank SpotnitzStarsDaniel SharmanAlessandra MastronardiSynnove KarlsenA political family drama set in Florence in the early fifteenth century. Cosimo de Medici finds himself at the helm of his banking dynasty when his father, Giovanni, dies suddenly.While not directly about da Vinci, this series explores the powerful Medici family of Renaissance Florence. Da Vinci fans might be intrigued by the historical context and potential references to the artist, who was connected to the Medici circle.
- DirectorJesus Garces LambertStarsLuca ArgenteroAngela FontanaMassimo De LorenzoDiscover Leonardo da Vinci, the man, the painter, the scientist and the inventor, through a unique, engaging and fascinating journey in the mind of Leonardo.Da Vinci's personal reflections on his life, art, and scientific endeavors, presented as a first-person narrative covering his most significant works and discoveries.
- StarsMark RylanceChe CartwrightEvelyn WelchAn exploration of the life of Leonardo da Vinci.Detailed examination of Da Vinci's major works and their historical context, including his paintings, anatomical studies, and engineering designs, set against the backdrop of Renaissance Italy.
- CreatorDavid S. GoyerStarsTom RileyGregg ChilingirianEros VFollows Leonardo Da Vinci during his early days in Florence, as a young artist, inventor and dreamer, trying to change the future.Fictionalized account of Da Vinci's early career in Florence, speculating on his involvement with the Medici, early inventions, and imagined adventures, blending historical facts with fantasy elements.
