Film series: Documentary ‚Da Vinci a subasta‘ in Puerto del Rosario
As part of a film series, the French documentary «Da Vinci a subasta» (original title «Salvator Mundi»), which is about the auction of a painting by Leonardo da Vinci, is being screened at the Auditorio Insular in Puerto del Rosario. The film is recommended for ages 12 and over; admission is free and no booking is required.
Auditorio Insular de Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario · Get directions
Antoine Vitkine's 2021 documentary is originally titled 'Salvator Mundi: la stupéfiante affaire du dernier Vinci'. Vitkine also wrote the screenplay. He tells a modern story about globalisation and explores the extent to which a single painting can influence geopolitical and personal interests.
The film traces the connections between auction houses in New York, a renowned Da Vinci expert, a Swiss middleman, a Russian oligarch, the Louvre in Paris and an Arab prince. It centres on money, power and deception surrounding a controversial work of art.
The screening is recommended for viewers aged 12 and over. Admission is free; no prior registration is required.
