The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code

Year: 2006

Runtime: 149 min

Language: English

Director: Ron Howard

MysteryThriller

A brutal murder at the Louvre Museum in Paris sets a symbologist on a dangerous quest. Following a trail of cryptic clues concealed within Leonardo da Vinci's iconic paintings, he uncovers a centuries-old mystery connected to the Holy Grail. The investigation leads him through a labyrinth of secrets and deception, challenging established religious beliefs and historical narratives, and placing him in the path of powerful adversaries determined to protect the truth.

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1

Chase in the Louvre

Jacques Saunière is being chased by a hooded figure named Silas in the Grand Gallery of the Louvre, Paris. The tension escalates as Saunière reveals critical information about the location of a keystone before Silas fatally shoots him.

Louvre, Paris
2

Discovery of the Crime Scene

American Symbologist Robert Langdon arrives at the Louvre to examine the crime scene where Saunière's body is positioned in a mysterious tableau. Captain Bezu Fache urges Langdon to analyze the scene, noting the clues that tie it to Leonardo Da Vinci's 'Vitruvian Man.'

Louvre, Paris
3

Meeting with Sophie Neveu

Sophie Neveu, a cryptologist, discreetly contacts Langdon at the Louvre. She informs him that he is being monitored and implicates him in the investigation due to a message found near Saunière's body.

Louvre, Paris
4

Decoding the Blood Message

Langdon and Sophie discover a blood message on Saunière's body, leading them to the realization that it contains a cryptic anagram. They decode it to reveal names associated with Da Vinci's art, including 'The Mona Lisa' and 'Madonna of the Rocks.'

Louvre, Paris
5

Escape to Bois De Boulogne

With the police closing in, Langdon and Sophie escape to the Bois De Boulogne to investigate a key with an address inscribed on it. This leads them to make plans to travel to Zurich to uncover the secrets hidden in a safety deposit box.

Bois De Boulogne, Paris
6

Accessing the Deposit Box

Langdon and Sophie reach the Depository Bank of Zurich, successfully accessing Saunière's deposit box with a Fibonacci sequence. Inside, they find a rosewood container that houses a Cryptex, which holds secrets vital to their quest.

Depository Bank of Zurich
7

Fleeing from Authorities

As they investigate the deposit box, a security guard alerts the police, forcing them to escape. The bank manager assists them in fleeing in an armored van, but their escape is perilous and fraught with danger.

Zurich
8

Help from Leigh Teabing

Teabing, a friend of Langdon, offers his expertise regarding the Cryptex and the Holy Grail's secrets. He shares his radical theory that the Grail is not merely a cup but tied to the lineage of Mary Magdalene, complicating their pursuit further.

Teabing's estate
9

Clue Under Newton's Tomb

Onboard Teabing's private jet, Langdon and Sophie decode a message hinting at 'a knight a pope interred.' This revelation directs them to Sir Isaac Newton’s tomb located in Westminster Abbey as a significant landmark in their quest.

Westminster Abbey, London
10

Betrayal by Teabing

In a shocking turn of events, Teabing is revealed to be 'The Teacher,' a figure orchestrating the chaos surrounding the Cryptex. A climactic confrontation ensues, resulting in the destruction of the Cryptex but unveiling crucial pieces of their search.

Teabing's private jet
11

Final Quest to Rosslyn Chapel

The group sets off for Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland, believed to safeguard the remains of Mary Magdalene. Sophie discovers her own lineage linked to Magdalene, presenting her as a vital figure in a web of religious secrets and history.

Rosslyn Chapel, Scotland
12

Langdon's Revelation in Paris

Back in Paris, a moment of reflection while shaving leads Langdon to consider the Rose Line. This insight allows him to uncover hidden truths beneath the Louvre’s iconic pyramid, connecting historical faith and secrets in a profound manner.

Louvre, Paris
13

Entanglement in Faith and Truth

As Langdon kneels before the resting place of Mary Magdalene, he contemplates the intricate history intertwining faith, mystery, and the pursuit of truth. This realization embodies the eternal quest for knowledge in the shadows of powerful beliefs.

Louvre, Paris

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