The origin of the world (2025)
El origen del mundo is a short film that stages a tableau vivant of Gustave Courbet’s provocative painting of the same name. Captured in a single, continuous 10-minute take, the film centres on a model, Leila, posing to recreate the painting’s composition, while the director and crew discuss its historical censorship, the nature of the gaze, and the interplay between cinematic and painterly framing.
Director: Jazmín López
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: August 28, 2025
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Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The origin of the world about?
- El origen del mundo is a short film that stages a tableau vivant of Gustave Courbet’s provocative painting of the same name. Captured in a single, continuous 10-minute take, the film centres on a model, Leila, posing to recreate the painting’s composition, while the director and crew discuss its historical censorship, the nature of the gaze, and the interplay between cinematic and painterly framing.
- Who directed The origin of the world?
- The origin of the world was directed by Jazmín López.
- Who stars in The origin of the world?
- The origin of the world stars Leila Loforte.
- How long is The origin of the world?
- The origin of the world has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The origin of the world?
- The origin of the world is a Documentary film.
- Where was The origin of the world produced?
- The origin of the world was produced in Argentina.