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Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci
★ 7.8/10•2024•TV-14•Documentary
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Explore one of humankind’s most curious and innovative minds.

This two-part, four-hour documentary delves into the world of a 15th-century art titan and unravels his journey while shedding light on his lasting impact on future generations.

David McMahon · Director

Ken Burns · Director

Sarah Burns · Director

David McMahon · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 18, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Disciple of ExperienceE1116m

The Disciple of Experience

Leonardo da Vinci grows up in a Tuscan village surrounded by nature, then moves to Florence, where the Renaissance is in full bloom, to apprentice as an artist and craftsman. He shows extraordinary talent but at times struggles to finish commissions. Later, in Milan, he joins Duke Sforza’s court, begins writing treatises, and paints a monumental fresco depicting the Last Supper.

Nov 18, 2024

Episode 2 - Painter-GodE2106m

Painter-God

Leonardo works as a military engineer, designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pens treatises on a vast array of subjects, all while seeking the perfect patron. In Florence, Milan, Rome and finally France, he pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth.

Nov 19, 2024

Actors

Keith David

Keith David

Narrator (voice)

Adriano Giannini

Adriano Giannini

Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci

Self (archive footage)

Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro

Self

Monsignor Timothy Verdon

Self

Carmen Bambach

Self

Francesca Borga

Self

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