Name: Caravaggio at Speed Cinema
Start: 2025-11-22T12:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-22T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Speed Art Museum

Exhibition on Screen
Caravaggio
Directed by David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky
Saturday, November 22, 12:30 pm
Sunday, November 23, 12:30 pm
$12 | $10 Speed members
Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time–Caravaggio. Featuring masterpieces accompanied with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.
Multi-award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. The intriguing self-depictions within his works—sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight—offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. The film unravels the story of one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures.
Caravaggio’s masterworks are some of art’s most instantly recognizable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His incredible paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery—one that still beckons us to explore. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? Join us as we explore the intriguing clues that help us to finally understand the life and death of this remarkable man. 2025, U.K., DCP, 110 minutes. Recommended for 12+.