A film by Stéphane Sorlat

Diego Velázquez, painter of kings and commoners, master of the off-screen and of mise en abyme, is at the heart of a cinematic journey that defies conventions. From the hypnotic depth of Las Meninas to the dizzying layers of meaning in The Spinners, THE VELÁZQUEZ ENIGMA seeks to unravel a troubling question: how does this artist, admired by geniuses like 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 spans centuries and continents, boldly blending historians’ narratives, contemporary interpretations, and meditations on the universal legacy of an unmatched master.

Year: 2025