The Painting(2019)
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The Painting Synopsis
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.
The Painting (2019) is a documentary, history and animation film directed by Andrés Sanz Vicente, released on November 8, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Eusebio Poncela, Olivia Sanz Novoa, Jonathan Brown and Manuela Mena. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrés Sanz Vicente
- Writers:
- Andrés Sanz Vicente
- Producers:
- Antonio Gómez-Olea
- Cinematographer:
- Javier Ruiz Gómez
- Composer:
- Santiago Rapallo
- Production:
- Mare Films, TVE, TeleMadrid
- Status:
- Released
The Painting Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eusebio Poncela
as The Man
- Olivia Sanz Novoa
Olivia Sanz Novoa
as The Girl
- Jonathan Brown
Jonathan Brown
as Himself - Historian
- Manuela Mena
Manuela Mena
as Herself - Prado Museum Staff Member
- Francisco Calvo-Serraller
Francisco Calvo-Serraller
as Himself - Historian
- Javier Portús
Javier Portús
as Himself - Prado Museum Staff Member
- Eve Sussman
Eve Sussman
as Herself - Artist
- Keith Christiansen
Keith Christiansen
as Himself - MoMa Staff Member
- Michael Gallagher
Michael Gallagher
as Himself - MoMa Staff Member
- Svetlana Alpers
Svetlana Alpers
as Herself - Art Historian
- Fernando Marías Franco
Fernando Marías Franco
as Himself - Art Historian
- Enrique Quintana
Enrique Quintana
as Himself - Prado Museum Staff Member
Key crew
Directed by Andrés Sanz Vicente, written by Andrés Sanz Vicente, produced by Antonio Gómez-Olea.
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The Painting Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Painting – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Painting online?
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Who stars in The Painting?
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The main cast of The Painting (2019) includes Eusebio Poncela, Olivia Sanz Novoa, Jonathan Brown, Manuela Mena and Francisco Calvo-Serraller. The film was directed by Andrés Sanz Vicente. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Painting released?
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The Painting was released on November 8, 2019 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Painting worth watching?
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The Painting (2019) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.