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Goyescas (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Goyescas' is a 1942 Spanish musical film directed by Benito Perojo and starring Imperio Argentina, Rafael Rivelles and Armando Calvo. The film is an adaptation of the 1916 zarzuela 'Goyescas' by Enrique Granados, and also drew inspiration from the work of the artist Francisco Goya. The film was part of the popular trend for operetta films in Europe during the era. Perojo had been planning the production for around a decade before it was ultimately made.Bentley p.106
The film received the Biennale Award at the 1942 Venice Film Festival.
Synopsis
Set in Madrid, between the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th. The Countess of Gualda and the famous songwriter Petrilla are very physically similar, so much so that many people confuse them. But one day they discover that they love the same man, the Marquis of Nuvalos, a terrible rivalry will arise between them that they will resolve based on songs and episodes that recreate Goya's paintings.
Cast
* Imperio Argentina as Petrilla / Condesa de Gualda
* Rafael Rivelles as Fernando Pizarro
* Armando Calvo as Luis Alfonso de Nuvalos
* Manolo Morn as Dueo del mesn
* Marta Flores as Pepa, La Gitana
* Juan Calvo as Bandido 1
* Xan das Bolas as Miguel
* Ramn Martori as Corregidor
* Antonio Casas as Paquiro
* Jos Latorre as Ministro
* Manuel Requena as Ventero
* Elosa Muro as Reina
* Mara Vera as Maja
* Marina Torres as Doncella de la condesa
* Antonio Bayn as Bandido 2
* Carmen Ponce de Len as Mujer
References
Bibliography
* Bentley, Bernard. 'A Companion to Spanish Cinema'. Boydell & Brewer 2008.
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