Leonardo da Vinci: The Man Who Knew Everything

Ken Burns, a well-known American documentary filmmaker, has just released a four-hour film about Leonardo da Vinci. Burns is known for his work on American history, but this time, he's exploring the life of the famous Italian polymath. The film delves into da Vinci's incredible achievements in art, science, and engineering, showing how his work was far ahead of its time. Burns admits he wasn't initially interested in making a film about a non-American subject, but his daughter and son-in-law convinced him. They moved to Florence for a year to work on the project, using animations and split screens to illustrate da Vinci's unique way of thinking. The film features interviews with experts from various fields, who all agree that da Vinci was a true genius. Burns hopes that learning about da Vinci's life and work will give people a much-needed break from the stress of current events. He believes that da Vinci's relentless curiosity and ability to connect different disciplines is something we can all learn from.