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Feature film — 2025

The Veláquez Mystery (2025)

7.1Documentary

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.

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A high-signal pick with 4 votes.

Bodega Films

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Director: Stéphane Sorlat

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Cast & crew

Vincent Lindon as Narrator (voice)

Vincent Lindon

Narrator (voice)

Isabel Coixet as Self

Isabel Coixet

Self

Agustín Díaz Yanes as Self

Agustín Díaz Yanes

Self

X

Xavier Albertí

Self

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