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Life of Leonardo Da Vinci (3pc) [VHS]

Philippe Leroy (Actor), Giulio Bosetti (Actor) Rated: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape

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Actors: Philippe Leroy, Giulio Bosetti, Antonio Gallo, Bruno Piergentili, Giampiero Albertini
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
Language: Italian, English
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Number of tapes: 3
Studio: Questar
VHS Release Date: April 30, 2002
Run Time: 270 minutes
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
ASIN: 6303400396
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,697 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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This release presents a compelling version of the life of Leonardo Da Vinci, as well as a serious study of his work and the inventive capacity of this 15th-century genius. The film is presented in three sections--"Part 1: 1452-1482," "Parts 2 & 3: 1482-1500," and "Parts 4 & 5: 1500-1519." Product Details Edition: 3-Volume Standard Edition Number of Tapes: 3 Rating: Not Rated Film Country: Italy

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4.2 out of 5 stars

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99 of 100 people found the following review helpful

Life of Leonardo DaVinci... great video vs chopped up DVD

By Tony DeCaro on February 14, 2005

Format: DVD

When The Life of Leonard DaVinci first aired on American Television, I believe it was on ABC, my wife and I had only been married a few months. But, every Sunday night as I recall, for about four or five weeks, we watched this fantastic production.

Years later, we saw it again on PBS. When I began teaching, I found that our local educational resource center had this program on VHS. As a graphic arts teacher, I felt that Leonardo and this documentary were of such great importance, I would show a chapter or two to my students during the course of a term. And, I would take it home at watch it again and again.

Not only was Leonardo, as one of the Amazon reviewers describes, a bit weird, he was also brilliant and interesting. Brilliant and interesting also describes this entire Italian production. As much as I dislike foreign films with the out-of-sync English dubbed voices, I was able to over look it in this extremely informative and superbly produced film. I really liked the occasional interaction of the characters as they sort of stumble into the narrator; I thought that to be very clever and nicely executed. So, after seeing that it was available in DVD, I purchased a copy.

I am so disappointed... What inept producer, or editor, of re-release material thought that he or she had the requisite skills to chop up so much of this production? I was so angered by this that I'm sorry I bought the DVD. The complete version deserves a FIVE STAR +, the DVD... TWO, if that much! This great program, unfortunately placed in the hands of a flaming IDIOT, ruined the overall presence and personality of this presentation by IGNORANTLY cutting away some wonderful clips that brought such a meaningful and complete story to an eager audience.Read more ›

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful

The Life of Leonardo da Vinci

By Alan T Kolling on March 2, 2000

Format: VHS Tape

Originally telecast by PBS stations in 1972 as "I, Leonardo" this five-part series earned a Golden Globe award for Best TV Drama in 1973. I loved it then and was thrilled to be able to finally see it again after so many years. The program is simply outstanding, stunning, superb, bellissima . . . I've run out of superlatives to describe it. A vividly illustrative, highly-detailed, historically accurate, only-occasionally-sentimental account of the life of an incredible human being, the program provides a great deal of information about all facets of Leonardo's life and the personal, political, and artistic challenges that confronted him. I enjoyed the detailed background provided about his mother Caterina,about whom very little is known, and the balanced handling of his relatonships with the two primary disciples in his life, Salai and Francisco Melzi. The video also provides a wealth of information about the historical events that forced him to leave and return to Florence and Milan, the political intrigue of the leaders he had to collaborate with, and the bitter rivalry between him and Michaelangelo in his later years. It's a show I can and will watch over and over and over again . . . and again.

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful

Warning!: Bastardized Leonardo

By Curtis M. Harrell, Jr. on November 27, 2005

Format: DVD

I would normally write a much longer review of this DVD, given the subject matter, AND would have given it 5 Stars. But, considering that this release by Questar is pointlessly a cut up, BASTARDIZED version of the original mini-series (which can still be had in its entirety on VHS, also from Questar), I am forced to focus more on what's wrong with this particular release, rather than extoll the astonishing merits of the wonderful film. Please avoid this version at all costs, and if you can, get the full version on VHS. Questar has cut out some of the best moments of this film series for no valid reason I can discern - maybe just to save 2 bucks on the overall package price. They have done great damage to this film, by removing, amongst other key scenes, the important in-story narrator. This element added much charm and charisma to an already fasicinating film - and was one of the many reasons it is, in its original form, so enchanting. Removing the in-story narrator also necessitated removing some key speculations concerning important areas of Leonardo's life and thought. I, personally, am glad I still have my VHS copy, and would like to submit a separate review on that one. This one, you can skip.

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful

Be Sure To Buy The VHS Version, NOT the DVD!

By Charles R. Boyd on January 1, 2006

Format: VHS Tape Verified Purchase

My wife told me about having seen this series about Leonardo Da Vinci when she was a child. It had stuck with her for over 30 years, and she dearly wanted to see it again. After doing some research on The Internet Movie Database, we determined this was the series she had seen. At first, I ordered the DVD edition. Then, I read the reviews. (I know. I did this in the wrong order.) When I read that the narrator had been cut out of the DVD version, I asked my wife about it. She told me that the narrator was one of the best elements of the series! I immediately cancelled the previous order, and ordered the VHS edition instead. Boy, am I glad! I can't imagine this series being anywhere near as good without the character of the narrator who walks through the scenes and interacts with some of the historical characters. The narrator is a charming, creative, and essential element of this series. Cutting the character out of the DVD edition was sheer idiocy!

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Worth Every Penny

An awesome and exciting video biography of one of history's true geniuses. Intriguing. Even kept Middle School kids interested.

Published 6 months ago by John Howard

Five Stars

They no longer make miniseries like this...

Published 8 months ago by Jan Machat

Masterful Documentary... Truly puts you in Leonardo's world!

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Published 10 months ago by Cary Grant

A great DVD about maybe the Greatest Mind Ever

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Published 12 months ago by James R. Hellums

What a great great 'lost' gem

I came across an older version of this TV special on VHS recently - it was a joy to watch. The realistic costumes and on-location shooting add great value. Read more

Published 16 months ago by James M. Coffey

A blast from the past

This series was on PBS when I was a youngster and I have been looking for it for a long time. I am a Da Vinci obsessor and read and watch everything I can on the man. Read more

Published 16 months ago by susan becker

GREAT

Simply GREAT. It was the very same 5 part series that I recall watching a a kid, on PBS back in 1973. Very well produced and good costume design. Read more

Published on August 22, 2013 by radio55

Great Treasure of A Movie!

Beautifully made movie! Shot in Europe. Covers Leonardo daVinci's life from childhood until his remaining days in Paris. Read more

Published on July 19, 2013 by A. Vandestaan

Da Vinci cut to shreds

How can you take a great 3 part documentary and rip it up so badly that continuity becomes a problem? It is done in spades here, don't buy it. Read more

Published on March 3, 2013 by Justin Playfair

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