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The Queen of Spain (2017)

Movie"Lights. Camera. Distraction."
Audience Score
52
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NR 2 hr 10 minAug 18th, 2017ComedyThe Girl of Your Dreams Collection PosterPart of The Girl of Your Dreams Collection
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.)
StarringPenélope CruzAntonio ResinesNeus Asensi
DirectorFernando Trueba

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 18th, 2017
Movie Budget:$11,800,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$1,236,731 (Worldwide)
Original Language:Spanish
Executive Producers:Eric Charles, Kirk D'Amico, Cristina Huete
Production Companies:Atresmedia, Crea SGR, Fernando Trueba PC, Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, Movistar+, The Queen Picture

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.