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The Veláquez Mystery

71%(4)IMDbDocumentary

Diego Velásquez, painter of kings and commoners, master of the off-frame and mise-en-abyme, stands at the heart of a cinematic journey that challenges conventions. From the hypnotic depth of Las Meninas to the dizzying layers of meaning in The Spinners, The Vélasquez Mystery seeks to unravel a troubling question: how does this artist, admired by geniuses such as Manet and Dalí, remain so often on the margins of collective memory? Guided by the symbolic thread of water, a metaphor for movement and reflection, the film traverses centuries and continents, boldly blending historical narratives, contemporary interpretations, and reflections on the universal legacy of an unmatched master.

Directed byStéphane Sorlat

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Status
Released
Language
FR
Released
February 26, 2025
Studios
Bodega Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Vincent Lindon

Vincent Lindon

Narrator (voice)

Isabel Coixet

Isabel Coixet

Self

Agustín Díaz Yanes

Agustín Díaz Yanes

Self

Xavier Albertí

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Stéphane Sorlat
Stéphane Sorlat
Written by
Stéphane Sorlat
Stéphane Sorlat
Nicolas Sorlat

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