Esquilache (1988)
After the death of Carlos II in 1700, the throne of Spain was up for grabs, and all the European powers got involved. Even after the next king was crowned, anarchy and poverty marred the lives of the Spanish for many years. Finally, Carlos III, attempted to bring significant reforms with the assistance of his minister, the Marques de Esquilache. This film, based on the play Un Sonador Para Un Pueblo by Antonio Buero Vallejo, portrays the struggles of Esquilache (Fernando Fernan Gomez) to implement his monarch's vision for Spain. Despite touching on many issues in Spanish history, it's really more of a character study of the title character. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ángela Molina
- Director(s):
- Josefina Molina
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Synopsis of Esquilache
After the death of Carlos II in 1700, the throne of Spain was up for grabs, and all the European powers got involved. Even after the next king was crowned, anarchy and poverty marred the lives of the Spanish for many years. Finally, Carlos III, attempted to bring significant reforms with the assistance of his minister, the Marques de Esquilache. This film, based on the play Un Sonador Para Un Pueblo by Antonio Buero Vallejo, portrays the struggles of Esquilache (Fernando Fernan Gomez) to implement his monarch's vision for Spain. Despite touching on many issues in Spanish history, it's really more of a character study of the title character. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
Complete Cast of Esquilache
- Ángela Molina - Fernanda
- Adolfo Marsillach - King Carlos III
- Alberto Closas - Duque de Villasanta
- Angel de Andres
- Fernando Fernán Gómez
- Concha Velasco - Pastora Patermo
- Amparo Rivelles - Isabel de Farnesio
- José Luis Lopez Vasquez
- Fernando Valverde
- Director(s):
- Josefina Molina
- Writer(s):
- Josefina Molina, Joaquin Oristrell
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