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The life of Leonardo Da Vinci, the most brilliant mind in history. Who was Leonardo Da Vinci, and what are the secrets behind his genius? Winner of the Golden Globe, this acclaimed docudrama chronicles Leonardo's life from his birth in Florence to his death in France at age 67. Based on eyewitness accounts and documentary evidence, filmed in Italy, it has been hailed as one of the most accurate and accomplished films about the Renaissance master ever made. We witness his most historic triumphs, including the creation of the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, paintings that have become embedded in our collective consciousness. We experience his most bitter defeats, from the crash-landing of his beloved flying machine to the fiery liquefaction of his Battle of Anghiari. We see- and come to understand- the bitterness of his rivalry with Michelangelo, perhaps the only Renaissance artist who was Da Vinci's equal. Based on eyewitness accounts, documentary evidence and informed speculation, this beautifully acted, richly photographed film adds compelling brushstrokes to the Da Vinci legend. Produced by the Italian TV network RAI, the series also aired on CBS in 1972 as "I, Leonardo". DIRECTOR: Renato Castellani PRODUCTION: RAI, ORF, TVE and ISTITUTE LUCE S.P.A.

10 episodes

Special 1 The Artist

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Ian Richardson hosts a program covering the triumphs and tribulations of Renaissance artists such as Da Vinci, Brunelleschi, Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello, and Caravaggio. A number of re-enactments are shown as well as the works of art themselves.

Special 2 The Scientist

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This program highlights the works of the Galileo, Kepler, Paracelsus, Copernicus and others that helped to shape the modern world through their genius. Hosted by Ian Richardson.

Special 3 The Dissenter

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This program recounts the difficulties of certain figures during the Renaissance - this includes Jan Hus, John Wycliff, Martin Luther and others. Hosted by Ian Richardson.

Special 4 The Prince

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This program recounts the actions of people such as Machiavelli and others.

Special 5 The Warrior

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This program features the evolution of the warrior, both in reality as well as in the public image throughout the Renaissance and even into the modern day. Hosted by Ian Richardson.

This video showcases the great minds of the age which led to the Renaissance of Europe.

This video shows a collection of Da Vinci's greatest works.

This programs shows a collection of Da Vinci's inventions, mainly from sketches in his notebooks. A number of inventions were hundreds of years ahead of their time.

This video discusses the competitive nature between Leonardo Da Vinci and Michaelangelo. The video shows a number of their works as well as scenes from "The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci"

This video shows a historical timeline of all the significant events in the lives of Da Vinci and Michaelangelo. The years of their births and deaths are listed as well as years for a few of their completed works.

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