Kublai Film announces ‘I Grandi Maestri’ documentary season

Kublai Film has announced its ‘I Grandi Maestri’ (The Great Masters) cinematic season for 2026–2027, running from October 4, 2026, to April 20, 2027. The curated project features five international productions and co-productions focused on influential figures in painting, cinema, and literature.

The scheduled subjects include Caravaggio, Werner Herzog, Frida Kahlo, Michael Ende, and the painters Turner and Constable. The series aims to provide depth and scientific rigor through high-quality documentary filmmaking, offering audiences a shared cultural experience in Italian theaters.

Specific upcoming releases for early October 2026 include a documentary on Caravaggio directed by David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky, as well as ‘La vita segreta dei giocattoli’, a documentary about Italian master toy maker Roberto Papetti.