Everyone knows the Mona Lisa. Some have seen the Mona Lisa from behind a rope after queuing up at the Louvre. Only few have gazed upon it up close. Now, due to technological advances, all can linger on extraordinary digital presentations of the Mona Lisa along with Leonard’s other paintings, drawings and sketches. We can see the cracks on the faces, the stitches on the clothing and the watery eyes of his very human portraits.
Presenting every attributed painting (22 in all) in Ultra HD, Leonardo: The Works is a new film that offers a unique view into the life and vision of this important artist. In addition to the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Lady with an Ermine, Ginevra de’Benci, Madonna Litta, Virgin of the Rocks and more than a dozen other works come to life for the first time on the big screen.
The movie benefits from the fanfare surrounding the 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death, which prompted most galleries and museums owning Leonardos to embark in advance upon restoration projects. Filmed on location throughout the world, this powerful film provides new insights into the art and mind of Leonardo.
The score contains recent work by I Fagiolini and some of their new album Leonardo: Shaping the Invisible, which has enjoyed tremendous success.
Leonardo: The Works is coming to the Village East, November 7and November 13, and Symphony Space on November 9.
