The Painting
For three and a half centuries, from the same day that Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) applied his last brushstroke to the canvas, the enigma of “Las meninas, o La familia de Felipe IV” (1656) has not been deciphered. The secret story of a painting unveiled as if it was the resolution of a perfect crime.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | El cuadro |
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | Spain |
| Genre | Documentary, History, Animation |
| Director | Andrés Sanz Vicente |
| Runtime | 107 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Painting is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
Released in 2019, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Eusebio Poncela
The Man
Olivia Sanz Novoa
The Girl
Jonathan Brown
Himself - Historian
Manuela Mena
Herself - Prado Museum Staff Member
Francisco Calvo-Serraller
Himself - Historian
Javier Portús
Himself - Prado Museum Staff Member
Eve Sussman
Herself - Artist
Keith Christiansen
Himself - MoMa Staff Member
Michael Gallagher
Himself - MoMa Staff Member
Svetlana Alpers
Herself - Art Historian
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