L'ombra Di Caravaggio May 2026

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

: 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. L'ombra di Caravaggio

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, the film follows an

: His place of refuge after fleeing Rome following a fatal brawl. Riccardo Scamarcio as Michelangelo Merisi (Caravaggio)

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

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

: Where his controversial career began and where the papal investigation originates.