The Queen of Spain

"Lights. Camera. Distraction."

2016 2h 7m ES

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5.2

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★5.2TMDB · 101

Comedy

Synopsis

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After her experiences in Nazi Germany, actress Macarena Granada traveled to Hollywood, where she became a star. In the 1950s, the diva returns to Francoist Spain to star a Hollywood blockbuster about Queen Isabella I of Castile. (A sequel to The Girl of Your Dreams, 1998.)

“Lights. Camera. Distraction.”

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Cast

Penélope Cruz
Macarena Granada
Antonio Resines
Blas Fontiveros
Neus Asensi
Lucía Gandía
Cary Elwes
Gary Jones
Mandy Patinkin
Jordan Berman
Javier Cámara
Pepe Bonilla
Clive Revill
John Scott
Santiago Segura
Castillo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Fernando Trueba
Writers: Fernando Trueba, Clara León
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: Spain

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MONEY

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Earned back only 10% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Girl of Your Dreams Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Fernando Trueba, shot by José Luis Alcaine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Zbigniew Preisner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marta Velasco shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Penélope Cruz and Antonio Resines and Neus Asensi carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Fernando Trueba directs. José Luis Alcaine behind the camera. Zbigniew Preisner scores. Marta Velasco cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 10% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
4Part of the "The Girl of Your Dreams Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Fernando Trueba, shot by José Luis Alcaine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Zbigniew Preisner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Marta Velasco shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Penélope Cruz and Antonio Resines and Neus Asensi carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Lights. Camera. Distraction.".
10IMDB entry: tt2411144 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: José Luis Alcaine
Original score: Zbigniew Preisner
Editing: Marta Velasco
Production design: Juan Pedro de Gaspar
Makeup / hair: Ana Lozano
Sound: François Musy
Stunt coordinator: Ricardo Cruz
Runtime: 127 min · 2h 7m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $11,800,000
Box office: $1,236,731
Return: 10% of budget
Original language: ES
IMDB: The Queen of Spain (2016)

Part of

The Girl of Your Dreams Collection

These two movies delve into the Spanish film industry's interactions with Nazi Germany and Francoist Spain. Both films explore Spain, Germany, and Hollywood's mid-20th-century relationships amidst conflict and political instability. "The Girl of Your Dreams" portrays filmmakers' ethical challenges working with Nazis, while "Nobody Wants the Night" contrasts Hollywood's glamorized history with Spain's harsh realities. The films analyze the Spanish film industry's complex relationship with historical events and political turmoil's impact on creative pursuits, encouraging viewers to question artistic interpretations of history and seek truth.