Lights and Shadows (1988)

This film within a film is based on the painting Las Meninas by Diego de Velazquez. A young boy enters the canvas of the famous picture of the Spanish king and his court. In order to return to the real world, he must convince the artist to create his famous painting. The other plot involves a film director who is not sure how his film within a film will be created. He is distracted by his troubled marriage and has difficulty focusing on his project.

Director: Jaime Camino
Genre: History
Runtime: 105 min
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Music: Xavier Montsalvatge
Cinematography: Josep M. Civit
Country: Spain
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Jaime Camino
More Films in Genre: History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lights and Shadows about?
This film within a film is based on the painting Las Meninas by Diego de Velazquez. A young boy enters the canvas of the famous picture of the Spanish king and his court. In order to return to the real world, he must convince the artist to create his famous painting. The other plot involves a film director who is not sure how his film within a film will be created. He is distracted by his troubled marriage and has difficulty focusing on his project.
Who directed Lights and Shadows?
Lights and Shadows was directed by Jaime Camino.
Who stars in Lights and Shadows?
Lights and Shadows stars José Luis Gómez, Jack Shepherd, Ángela Molina, Fermí Reixach.
How long is Lights and Shadows?
Lights and Shadows has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Lights and Shadows?
Lights and Shadows is a History film.
Where was Lights and Shadows produced?
Lights and Shadows was produced in Spain.