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Goya's ghosts

Label
Goya's ghosts
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rated R
Main title
Goya's ghosts
Runtime
114
Summary
Goya's Ghosts is a sweeping historical epic, told through the eyes of celebrated Spanish painter Francisco Goya. Set against the backdrop of political turmoil at the end of the Spanish Inquisition and start of the invasion of Spain by Napoleon's army, the film captures the essence and beauty of Goya's work which is best known for both the colorful depictions of the royal court and its people, and his grim depictions of the brutality of war and life in 18th century Spain. Brother Lorenzo, an enigmatic, cunning member of the Inquisition's inner circle who becomes infatuated with Goya's teenage muse, Ines, when she is falsely accused of heresy and sent to prison
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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Goya et ses fantãomes
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