Caravaggio's Shadow - Cover

Caravaggio's Shadow

By Michele Placido

2022

History

2h

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6.3/10

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3.1/5

Press

3.4/5

Spect.

Synopsis

The Catholic Church secretly investigates Caravaggio as the Pope weighs whether to grant him clemency for killing a rival.

Community Reviews

Viewers have found 'Caravaggio's Shadow' to be a visually striking film that offers a deep dive into the life of the legendary painter, blending historical context with artistic representation. While Louis Garrel's performance is frequently praised, Isabelle Huppert's role has received mixed reviews. The film's approach to storytelling, particularly its ending, has sparked debate, with some appreciating the artistic liberties taken and others finding them misleading.

👍 Stunning visual and artistic representation

👎 Mixed reactions to storytelling and character portrayal

Trailer

Casting

Michele Placido

Michele Placido

Director

Riccardo Scamarcio

Riccardo Scamarcio

Le Caravage

Louis Garrel

Louis Garrel

Shadow

Isabelle Huppert

Isabelle Huppert

La Marquise Costanza Colonna

Micaela Ramazzotti

Micaela Ramazzotti

Lena

Tedua

Tedua

Cecco

Vinicio Marchioni

Vinicio Marchioni

Giovanni Baglione

Lolita Chammah

Lolita Chammah

Anna Bianchini

AL

Alessandro Haber

Battista

MO

Moni Ovadia

Filippo Neri

GI

Gianfranco Gallo

Giordano Bruno

BR

Brenno Placido

Ranuccio

Lorenzo Lavia

Lorenzo Lavia

Orazio Gentileschi

GI

Gianluca Gobbi

Scipione Borghese

MA

Maurizio Donadoni

Papst Paul V

DU

Duccio Camerini

Costantino Spada

CA

Carlo Giuseppe Gabardini

Onorio Longhi

LE

Lea Gavino

Artemisia Gentileschi

MI

Michelangelo Placido

AL

Alberto Onofrietti

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