L'ombra Di Caravaggio May 2026

as Costanza Colonna, a noblewoman and protector of the artist.

: Pope Paul V, troubled by Caravaggio’s controversial religious depictions, orders a secret investigation by a shadowy papal envoy known only as "The Shadow" .

: 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

(Caravaggio's Shadow) is a lush, 2022 historical drama that reimagine's the turbulent final years of the revolutionary Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi, better known as Caravaggio. Directed by Michele Placido , the film blends biographical facts with a noir-inspired investigative thriller. Plot & Concept

Set in 1600s Italy, the film follows an artist who is both a genius and a subversive figure living under a death sentence. as Costanza Colonna, a noblewoman and protector of

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 Shadow must determine if Caravaggio’s lifestyle—often spent in the Roman underworld with prostitutes, thieves, and vagrants—renders him unworthy of a papal pardon. Cast & Production (Caravaggio's Shadow) is a lush,

: The film won several prestigious David di Donatello and Nastri d’Argento awards for its production and technical achievements. Key Locations