The novel "The Da Vinci Code” by American author Dan Brown has sold around 80 million copies since its publication in 2003.

The film adaptation starring Tom Hanks in the lead role was also a global success. Thematically, the thriller moves between art, mysticism, religion, and conspiracy theories. 

But the theories presented in both the book and the film adaptation also drew criticism, especially from the Catholic Church. Some religious groups even called for a boycott. 

This documentary delves deep into the history behind the novel's most controversial claims. 

Could a secret bloodline linked to Jesus have survived for centuries, hidden by powerful forces? Did Leonardo encode these secrets in his famous painting "The Last Supper,” and other works? 

With the help of leading experts in art history, religious studies, and medieval conspiracy theories, as well as insights from the 2006 film adaptation, the documentary unravels fact and fiction. The truth, it seems, might be more astonishing than fiction.

 

Broadcasting Hours:

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TUE 31.03.2026 – 01:15 UTC
TUE 31.03.2026 – 04:15 UTC
TUE 31.03.2026 – 10:15 UTC
WED 01.04.2026 – 09:15 UTC
WED 01.04.2026 – 14:15 UTC
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THU 02.04.2026 – 07:15 UTC
THU 02.04.2026 – 12:15 UTC
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SUN 05.04.2026 – 13:15 UTC

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