Still from Caravaggio (2025), by David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky.
Still from Caravaggio (2025), by David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky.
Caravaggio
2:00 pm–3:45 pm
Directed by David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky (UK, 2025, 100 min.). With Open Captions.
Five years in the making, this is the most extensive film ever made about the revolutionary Italian artist Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and commentary from leading experts from around the world, Caravaggio immerses audiences in the hidden narratives of the artist’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art.
Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art’s most instantly recognizable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His astonishing paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery—one that still beckons us to explore. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? The intriguing self-depictions within his works—sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight—offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. Unravel the story of one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures.
Open Captioning
Wheelchair accessible
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