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

: 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.

: It explores the tension between sacred art and raw, profane reality, highlighting how Caravaggio used "sinners" as models for saints. Cast & Production

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

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

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.

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

: The film won several prestigious David di Donatello and Nastri d’Argento awards for its production and technical achievements. Key Locations