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This Italian masterpiece directed by Renato Castellani, with a cost of over 25 million dollars, was shot using 100 actors/actresses, 500 extras, and many of the actual locations where Da Vinci lived, worked, and dreamed. Who was Leonardo da Vinci, and what are the secrets behind his genius? This landmark film offers an exciting look into the mystery, myth, and genius of this once-a-century figure. Lavishly shot with a cast of hundreds in many of the actual locations where da Vinci lived, worked, and dreamed, The Life of Leonardo da Vinci is a complete immersion into da Vinci's world. 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. Based on eyewitness accounts, historical evidence, and informed speculation, this richly photographed film adds compelling brushstrokes to the immortal da Vinci legend.

Country: Spain

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: Italian

Release Date: October 24, 1971

Also Known As: Żywot Leonarda da Vinci, Жизнь ЛеонардоЖивотът на Леонардо да Винчи, A Vida de Leonardo da Vinci, I, Leonardo, Leonardo da Vinci, Life of Leonardo da Vinci, La vita di Leonardo da Vinci, Vita di Leonardo da Vinci, Das Leben Leonardo da Vincis, La vida de Leonardo Da Vinci, Léonard de Vinci, The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci élete |  See more »

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Production Co: RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana, Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française (ORTF), Televisión Española (TVE), Istituto Luce

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1971 | 5 Episodes

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Awards

Awards & Nominations

Golden Globe 1973

Nominee

Winner

Golden Globe

Best TV Special

Primetime Emmy 1973

Nominee

Primetime Emmy

Outstanding Drama/Comedy - Limited Episodes

Nominee

Primetime Emmy

Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama/Comedy - Limited Episodes)

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