Synopsis

French art documentary about Leonardo da Vinci on the occasion of his 500th birthday, 2 May 2019. How is it possible that one and the same man was able to both paint the 'Mona Lisa', invent the ball bearing and be the first to give a clinical description of arteriosclerosis? In this documentary, Serge Bramly seeks an answer to these questions and many others. Going back in time to investigate and gather information, talk to experts in the field and even travel back in time to the Renaissance to study the life of this talented man closer.