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Caravaggio

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Original title

Caravaggio

Year

1986

Running time

97 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Derek Jarman

Screenwriter

Derek Jarman. Idea: Nicholas Ward Jackson. Biography: Caravaggio

Cast

Music

Simon Fisher-Turner

Cinematography

Luis Gabriel Beristáin

Producer

Channel 4, British Film Institute

Genre

Drama | Biography. 16th Century. Painting

Synopsis

Fictionalized biopic of famed 17th century Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi de Caravaggio. As a young man, he gained the support of Cardinal Del Monte and Caravaggio proceeded to develop a new style of painting giving a more realistic view of the world in which he lived. He also begins love affairs with one of his models, Ranuccio as well as with Ranuccio's girlfriend Lena. Their relationship leads to murder and deceit.

Awards: 1986: Berlin Film Festival: Silver Bear - Outstanding Single Archievement, C.I.D.A.L.C. Award

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Caravaggio

1986

Derek Jarman

5.8

(1,025)