Italy / Oct 17, 2025 / Festa del Cinema di Roma
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | L’Énigme Velázquez |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Bodega Films |
| Release date | 26 febbraio 2025 |
| Writer | Stéphane Sorlat, Nicolas Sorlat, Cristina Otero Roth |
| Assistant directors | Stéphane Sorlat |
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Theatrical release
France / Feb 26, 2025
Germany / Nov 20, 2025 / 0
Switzerland / Nov 27, 2025 / 6
Austria / Dec 25, 2025
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