: His place of refuge after fleeing Rome following a fatal brawl.
: Where he sought a relationship with the Order of St John to secure a pardon.
: It explores the tension between sacred art and raw, profane reality, highlighting how Caravaggio used "sinners" as models for saints. Cast & Production
as Costanza Colonna, a noblewoman and protector of the artist.
The film features an international ensemble and is noted for its visual style that mimics Caravaggio's own (strong contrast between light and dark). Riccardo Scamarcio as Michelangelo Merisi (Caravaggio). Louis Garrel as The Shadow.
: The film won several prestigious David di Donatello and Nastri d’Argento awards for its production and technical achievements. Key Locations
: Pope Paul V, troubled by Caravaggio’s controversial religious depictions, orders a secret investigation by a shadowy papal envoy known only as "The Shadow" .
