The origin of the world
El origen del mundo
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-04
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Venice Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jazmín López
- Original Title
- El origen del mundo
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 12m
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Jazmín López
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Jazmín López
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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 principal cast of The origin of the world includes Leila Loforte.
When was The origin of the world released and how long is it?
The origin of the world was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 12m.