Caravaggio

Caravaggio (2007)

Genres - Drama  |   Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature]  |   Run Time - 180 min.  |   Countries - Germany, Spain, France, Italy  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Nathan Southern

Not to be confused with the 1986 Derek Jarman-directed biopic of the same name, this Italian-language dramatization of the life of controversial artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) was helmed by Angelo Longoni and shot by Vittorio Storaro (Last Tango in Paris). It stars Alessio Boni in the title role, and a cast including Elena Sofia Ricci, Paolo Briguglia and Claire Keim. The film relays how Caravaggio - a man driven by passion, intensity and lust - also grappled with violence and an overwhelming love for prostitute Fillide Melandroni (Keim) - an obsession that prompted the artist's downfall.

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artist, painter, prostitute/prostitution