Lights and Shadows movie poster

Lights and Shadows

September 2, 1988 1h 45m 5.8/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Lights and Shadows is a history film. directed by Jaime Camino.

Starring José Luis Gómez, Jack Shepherd, and Ángela Molina

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 2, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Spain Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

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 ...

Who directed Lights and Shadows?

Lights and Shadows was directed by Jaime Camino.

How long is Lights and Shadows?

Lights and Shadows has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was Lights and Shadows released?

Lights and Shadows was released on September 2, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Lights and Shadows?

The main cast of Lights and Shadows includes José Luis Gómez, Jack Shepherd, Ángela Molina, Fermí Reixach.