The Orchid Seller (2016)

The Orchid Seller (2016) poster

Oswaldo Vigas, a renowned Venezuelan painter, returns, in his 80s, to the town where he was raised, searching for a painting that was lost during his teenage years. If he finds it, he and his wife, Jeannine, will be able to complete an exhibition about the early stages of his career. This search becomes more than an opportunity to revisit the early influences on his art. During this exploration, he is confronted with a chapter of his youth that marked him for the rest of his life, and defined him as a human being and as a creator. The search for the lost painting, EL VENDEDOR DE ORQUÍDEAS (THE ORCHID SELLER), allows us to discover the human side of one of the most influential artists of Latin America.

Director: Lorenzo Vigas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Production: TEOREMA, Malandro Films
Country: Mexico, Venezuela
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Orchid Seller about?
Oswaldo Vigas, a renowned Venezuelan painter, returns, in his 80s, to the town where he was raised, searching for a painting that was lost during his teenage years. If he finds it, he and his wife, Jeannine, will be able to complete an exhibition about the early stages of his career. This search becomes more than an opportunity to revisit the early influences on his art. During this exploration, he is confronted with a chapter of his youth that marked him for the rest of his life, and defined him as a human being and as a creator. The search for the lost painting, EL VENDEDOR DE ORQUÍDEAS (THE ORCHID SELLER), allows us to discover the human side of one of the most influential artists of Latin America.
Who directed The Orchid Seller?
The Orchid Seller was directed by Lorenzo Vigas.
Who stars in The Orchid Seller?
The Orchid Seller stars Oswaldo Vigas, Jeannine Castes Vigas, Herman Vigas.
How long is The Orchid Seller?
The Orchid Seller has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The Orchid Seller?
The Orchid Seller is a Documentary film.
Where was The Orchid Seller produced?
The Orchid Seller was produced in Mexico, Venezuela.