The Veláquez Mystery (2025)
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.
Director: Stéphane Sorlat
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Vincent Lindon as Narrator (voice) |
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Isabel Coixet as Self |
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Agustín Díaz Yanes as Self |
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Xavier Albertí as Self |
| Directing | Stéphane Sorlat | Director |
| Writing | Stéphane Sorlat | Writer |
| Writing | Nicolas Sorlat | Writer |
| Writing | Cristina Otero Roth | Writer |