Caravaggio
Caravaggio (1986) is a historical film, directed by Derek Jarman. It stars Nigel Terry and Sean Bean. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 6.1/10.
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What Caravaggio Is About
Caravaggio, on his deathbed, looks back: the models he found in the street, the church commissions, the protection of cardinals, and the three-way relationship he built with two people, Ranuccio and Lena. Derek Jarman made it not as biography but as a meditation on how the paintings were constructed, with scenes emerging out of the canvases and the darkness and single light source presented as the painter's own method. The boldest choice is anachronism: a calculator, a motorcycle and a typewriter stand openly inside the seventeenth century. Nigel Terry plays the painter; it is Tilda Swinton's first film role and Sean Bean is also in the cast. The low budget was solved with studio shooting and few sets, and that determined how the film looks. Who it is for: viewers who like films about artists and British independent cinema. Who it is not for: anyone expecting a linear life story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caravaggio about?
Caravaggio, on his deathbed, looks back: the models he found in the street, the church commissions, the protection of cardinals, and the three-way relationship he built with two people, Ranuccio and Lena. Derek Jarman made it not as biography but as a meditation on how the paintings were constructed, with scenes emerging out of the canvases and the darkness and single light source presented as the painter's own method.
Where can I watch Caravaggio?
Caravaggio is available to watch on digital platforms such as Kino Film Collection, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Caravaggio?
Caravaggio runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).
When did Caravaggio come out?
Caravaggio was released in 1986.
Who directed Caravaggio?
Caravaggio was directed by Derek Jarman.
Who stars in Caravaggio?
Caravaggio stars Nigel Terry, Sean Bean, Garry Cooper, Dexter Fletcher.
What is Caravaggio's rating?
Caravaggio holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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