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The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci

Original title: La vita di Leonardo da Vinci
  • TV Mini Series
  • 19711971
  • 5h
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La vita di Leonardo da Vinci (1971)
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Miniseries dramatizing the life of the Italian Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519).Miniseries dramatizing the life of the Italian Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519).Miniseries dramatizing the life of the Italian Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519).
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391
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  • Stars
    • Philippe Leroy
    • Giulio Bosetti
    • Bruno Piergentili
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    • Philippe Leroy
    • Giulio Bosetti
    • Bruno Piergentili
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    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Philippe Leroy
    Philippe Leroy
    • Leonardo Da Vincias Leonardo Da Vinci
    5 episodes5 eps • 1971
    Giulio Bosetti
    • The Narratoras The Narrator
    5 episodes5 eps • 1971
    Bruno Piergentili
    • Salayas Salay
    3 episodes3 eps • 1971
    Giampiero Albertini
    • Ludovico il Moroas Ludovico il Moro
    3 episodes3 eps • 1971
    Luigi Tasca
    • Ludovico's Secretaryas Ludovico's Secretary
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Carlo Simoni
    • Francesco Melzias Francesco Melzi
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Nino Dal Fabbro
    • Pier Soderinias Pier Soderini
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Marco Bonetti
    • Marco d'Oggionoas Marco d'Oggiono
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Maria Marchi
    • Mathurineas Mathurine
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Riad Gholmie
    • King Francis Ias King Francis I
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Rate Furlan
    • Fra' Luca Paciolias Fra' Luca Pacioli
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Renato Montalbano
    • Sangalloas Sangallo
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Ann Odessa
    Ann Odessa
    • Caterinaas Caterina
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Diego Della Valle
    • Pietro Peruginoas Pietro Perugino
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Giuseppe Scarcella
    • Raphael of Urbinoas Raphael of Urbino
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Renzo Rossi
    • Sandro Botticellias Sandro Botticelli
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Carlos de Carvalho
    • Uncle Francescoas Uncle Francesco
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Sara Franchetti
    • Cecilia Galleranias Cecilia Gallerani
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
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    This Italian masterpiece directed by Renato Castellani, with a cost of over 25 million dollars, was shot using 100 actors/actresses, 500 extras, and many of the actual locations where Da Vinci lived, worked, and dreamed. Who was Leonardo da Vinci, and what are the secrets behind his genius? This landmark film offers an exciting look into the mystery, myth, and genius of this once-a-century figure. Lavishly shot with a cast of hundreds in many of the actual locations where da Vinci lived, worked, and dreamed, The Life of Leonardo da Vinci is a complete immersion into da Vinci's world. Witness his most historic triumphs, including the creation of The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, paintings that have become embedded in our collective consciousness. Based on eyewitness accounts, historical evidence, and informed speculation, this richly photographed film adds compelling brushstrokes to the immortal da Vinci legend.
    • renaissance
    • 15th century
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      In the English-dubbed edition of the movie, Ludovico Sforza's Milan is said to have fallen in 1499 to the French King Louis VII. The reference should be to Louis XII who reigned 1498-1515. Louis VII reigned 1137-1180, the wrong time period.
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    10/10
    A MUST SEE FOR ANY LEONARDO FAN! Incredibly well done & moving documentary.
    Outstanding! Stunning! Superb! Memorable!

    I first saw this film when it was telecast by PBS back in the early 70s. I was only 13 years old then, but it captivated me nonetheless. I had always liked Leonardo, but after seeing this documentary, I fell in love with him. Since then, because of this film, I have traveled throughout the USA and Europe, seeking any and all of this work that I might view.

    I recently visited his final home and resting place in France, and came within a hair's breath of an original drawing in London (Nothing between me and it but one inch of air space!). Regretfully I passed-up buying a copy of the book that was based on this film when I viewed the Last Supper in Milan 15 years ago. Been kicking myself over that ever since. :-(

    Leonardo is an inspiration and this film will fuel any lust that his fans have to know more about the man and his unique visions, thoughts and personality. This account of his life is vividly illustrated, highly detailed, as historically accurate as one can get, and only occasionally sentimental.

    Leonardo was an incredible human being, and this program provides a great deal of information about all the amazing facets of his life, along with the personal, political, and artistic challenges that confronted him.

    Particularly interesting is the speculation into the background of his mother, Caterina, of whom very little is known. Also well handled was the balanced coverage of his family and professional relationships, including his two disciples, Salai and Francisco Melzi.

    The film also provides a ton of information about the historical events that forced him to leave and then later return to Florence and Milan, the political intrigue of the leaders he had to collaborate with, and his bitter rivalry with Michaelangelo. This is a film I can satisfyingly watch over and over again.

    DON'T MISS THIS ONE!
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    • Jul 9, 2001

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 1972 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
      • Spain
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • I, Leonardo
    • Filming locations
      • Palazzo del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy
    • Production companies
      • RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana
      • Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française (ORTF)
      • Televisión Española (TVE)
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      5 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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