The Queen of Spain (2016)
The Queen of Spain (2016), directed by Fernando Trueba, starring Penélope Cruz and Antonio Resines.
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Synopsis
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.)
- José Luis AlcaineCinematography
- Fernando TruebaDirector, Screenplay
- Marta VelascoEditing
- Anne DeluzProducer
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About the film
The Queen of Spain (Spanish: La reina de España) is a 2016 Spanish comedy-drama film written and directed by Fernando Trueba. Starring Penélope Cruz, Antonio Resines, Neus Asensi, Ana Belén, Javier Cámara, Chino Darín, Loles León, Arturo Ripstein, Jorge Sanz, Rosa Maria Sardà, Santiago Segura, Clive Revill (in his final film role), Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin, it was shown in the Berlinale Special section of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
The film is a sequel to Trueba's 1998 drama The Girl of Your Dreams with Cruz, Resines, Asensi, León, Sanz, Sardà and Segura reprising their roles from the previous film.
It was nominated for 5 Goya Awards at the 31st Goya Awards, without winning any, including the nomination for Cruz as Best Actress for the same role for which she had won the Best Actress Award at the 13th Goya Awards, making her the first actress to be nominated twice for the same role in two different films.
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The Queen of Spain (Spanish: La reina de España) is a 2016 Spanish comedy-drama film written and directed by Fernando Trueba. Starring Penélope Cruz, Antonio Resines, Neus Asensi, Ana Belén, Javier Cámara, Chino Darín, Loles León, Arturo Ripstein, Jorge Sanz, Rosa Maria Sardà, Santiago Segura, Clive Revill (in his final film role), Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin, it was shown in the Berlinale Special section of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
The film is a sequel to Trueba's 1998 drama The Girl of Your Dreams with Cruz, Resines, Asensi, León, Sanz, Sardà and Segura reprising their roles from the previous film.
It was nominated for 5 Goya Awards at the 31st Goya Awards, without winning any, including the nomination for Cruz as Best Actress for the same role for which she had won the Best Actress Award at the 13th Goya Awards, making her the first actress to be nominated twice for the same role in two different films.
Plot
Nearly twenty years after the events of The Girl of Your Dreams, the story follows Macarena Granada (Penélope Cruz), now a successful Hollywood star in the 1950s. She returns to Francoist Spain to film a big-budget historical epic about Queen Isabella I, financed by an American studio. The production, led by "legendary" director John Scott (Clive Revill), starring Gary Jones (Cary Elwes) and produced by Jordan Berman (Mandy Patinkin), is meant as to promote a better image for Francoist Spain.
Spanish film director Blas, who was Granada's love interest in Girl, is now imprisoned by Franco's government for his past political activities. Determined to rescue him, Macarena and the film crew devise an elaborate plan to break Blas out of jail, using the Hollywood production as cover for their scheme.
During the filming of a ballroom scene at a royal palace the crew executes a prison break that outwits the authorities.
Blas is freed. Macarena discards the threats of Franco himself, who visits the set. She reconciles with her past and her Spanish roots, and completes the film.
Cast
Production
The film was produced by Fernando Trueba PC and Atresmedia Cine and it had the participation of Movistar+. Marta Velasco was responsible for film editing.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 30% of 27 critics' reviews are positive. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 46 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.
Accolades
References
External links
The Queen of Spain at IMDb
The Queen of Spain at Rotten Tomatoes
Text from The Queen of Spain on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Queen_of_Spain
Trivia
- It cost US$ 12 million and grossed US$ 1.2 million in theaters — 0.1 times its budget.
- It premiered on November 25, 2016, a Friday.
- It runs 2h10 — a typical feature length.
- Its original title is "La reina de España".
- It is film 2 of 2 in the La niña de tus ojos franchise.
- As of September 20, 2026, it is on no subscription service in Brazil — only to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
- This film's quiz has 13 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosFernando Trueba PC, Atresmedia Cine
- CountriesSpain
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- BudgetUS$ 11,800,000
- Box officeUS$ 1,236,731
- StatusReleased
More about this film
Set in
- Spain
Preceded by
- The Girl of Your Dreams
Where to watch
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Cast
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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 -
Ana Belén
Ana -
Loles León
Trini Morenos -
Arturo Ripstein
Sam Spiegelman -
Jorge Sanz
Julián Torralba -
Rosa María Sardà
Rosa Rosales -
Carlos Areces
Francisco Franco -
Chino Darín
Leo Sánchez -
Peter Sztojanov, Jr.
Border Guard -
Gemma Cuervo
La actriz mayor -
Anabel Alonso
Matilde Velorracho -
Julián Villagrán
La Benemérita -
Secun de la Rosa
La Benemérita
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Crew
- José Luis Alcaine Cinematography
- Fernando Trueba Director
- Marta Velasco Editing
- Anne Deluz Producer
- Cristina Huete Producer
- Mercedes Gamero Producer
- Mikel Lejarza Producer
- Zbigniew Preisner Original music
- Fernando Trueba Screenplay
Questions about this film
What is The Queen of Spain about?
The Queen of Spain: 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.)
Who directed The Queen of Spain?
The Queen of Spain was directed by Fernando Trueba in 2016.
Who stars in The Queen of Spain?
The cast of The Queen of Spain includes Penélope Cruz, Antonio Resines, Neus Asensi, Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin.
How long is The Queen of Spain?
The Queen of Spain runs for 130 minutes, or 2h10.
How much did The Queen of Spain cost and how much did it make?
The Queen of Spain had a budget of US$ 11,800,000 and took US$ 1,236,731 at the box office.
Where can I watch The Queen of Spain?
The Queen of Spain is available on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.
What is the correct order of the La niña de tus ojos - Colección films?
The La niña de tus ojos - Colección franchise has 2 films in the catalogue. In release order: La niña de tus ojos; A Rainha da Espanha.
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