Set in 1600s Italy, the film follows an artist who is both a genius and a subversive figure living under a death sentence.
: It explores the tension between sacred art and raw, profane reality, highlighting how Caravaggio used "sinners" as models for saints. Cast & Production L'ombra di Caravaggio
The story traces Caravaggio's exile across Italy and the Mediterranean: Set in 1600s Italy, the film follows an
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. Set in 1600s Italy