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The Anonymous Queen
''The Anonymous Queen'' () is a 1992 Spanish fantasy drama film directed by Gonzalo Suárez starring Carmen Maura and Marisa Paredes. Plot Upon meeting a strange woman claiming to be her neighbor, the anodine life of housewife Ana Luz takes a wild turn, experiencing a series of surrealist and crazy situations that she is unable to control, with a further set of bizarre characters breaking into her residence. Cast Production The screenplay was penned by Gonzalo Suárez. Produced by Ditirambo Films and Lola Films, the film boasted a 250 million ₧ budget. Filming began on 25 May 1992. Regarding the labelling of his film, Suárez stated that he was "not interested in discussing what ''La reina anónima'' is. I usually say it is a tragedy disguised as a comedy, or a psychological drama. But in the end they are nothing more than jests". Release The film screened in the Golden Shell competition of the 40th San Sebastián International Film Festival in September 1992. It was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gonzalo Suárez (director)
Gonzalo Suárez Morilla (Oviedo, Spain, 30 July 1934) is a Spanish writer, screenwriter and film director. Career In 1963 he published his first novel ''De cuerpo presente''. His 1975 film '' The Regent's Wife'' was entered into the 9th Moscow International Film Festival. His 1991 film ''Don Juan in Hell'' was entered into the 17th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1984 he acted as the married writer in Pedro Almodóvar's '' ¿Qué he hecho yo para merecer esto?'' (''What Have I Done to Deserve This?''). In 1985 he directed '' Los pazos de Ulloa'' for Televisión Española. At Gijón International Film Festival in 2003, he received the Nacho Martinez Award. Personal life He has a younger brother cinematographer Carlos Suárez, two daughters and son, Gonzalo Suárez Girard, who is a video game director, most well known for his work on Commandos A commando is a combatant, or operative of an elite light infantry or special operations force, specially trained for carr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Peseta
The peseta (, ) was the currency of Spain between 1868 and 2002. Along with the French franc, it was also a de facto currency, ''de facto'' currency used in Andorra (which had no national currency with legal tender). Etymology The name of the currency derives from ''peceta'', a Catalan Language, Catalan word meaning ''little piece,'' from of the Catalan word ''peça'' (lit. ''piece'', "coin"). Its etymology has wrongly been attributed to the Spanish ''peso''. The word ''peseta'' has been known as early as 1737 to colloquially refer to the coin worth 2 ''reales provincial'' or of a peso. Coins denominated in "pesetas" were briefly issued in 1808 in Barcelona under French occupation; see Catalan peseta. Symbol Traditionally, there was never a single symbol or special character for the Spanish peseta. Common abbreviations were "Pta" (plural: "Pts), "Pt", and "Ptas". A common way of representing amounts of pesetas in print was using superior letters: "Pta" and "Pts". Common ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Comedy-drama Films
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1990s Spanish Films
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, as the 15th pope. Births Valerian Roman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Spanish Films Of 1992 ...
A list of Spanish-produced and co-produced feature films released in Spain in 1992. The domestic theatrical release date is favoured. Films See also * 7th Goya Awards References External links Spanish films of 1992at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Spanish Films Of 1992 1992 Spanish Films A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of Visual arts, visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yvonne Blake
Yvonne Ann Blake (17 April 1940 – 17 July 2018) was a British and Spanish costume designer. She is perhaps best known for creating the costumes for Richard Donner's acclaimed superhero film ''Superman'' (1978) and its sequel, Richard Lester's ''Superman II'' (1980). She has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design two times, winning along with Antonio Castillo for their work on '' Nicholas and Alexandra'' (1971). Early life and education Blake was born in Manchester, England, on 17 April 1940. At 16, she won one-year scholarship to study art, design, and sculpture at the Manchester's Regional College of Art and then acquired an internship at London's costume house Bermans. Career Blake began her career as an assistant costume designer at Hammer Film Productions, working on the thriller drama film '' Never Take Sweets from a Stranger'' (1960) and the horror film '' The Shadow of the Cat'' (1961). She received her first major screen credits for desig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goya Award For Best Costume Design
The Goya Award for Best Costume Design (Spanish: ''Premio Goya al mejor diseño de vestuario'') is one of the Goya Awards, Spain's principal national film awards. The award was first presented at the first edition of the Goya Awards with Gerardo Vera being the first winner for his work in '' El amor brujo''. Javier Artiñano holds the record of most wins in this category with five followed by Yvonne Blake with four, Artiñano also is the most nominated for this award with eleven nominations. Winners and nominees 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s References External linksOfficial site {{Goya Awards Goya Awards
The Goya Awards () are Spain's main national annual film awards. They are prese ...
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7th Goya Awards
The 7th Goya Awards were presented in Madrid, Spain on 13 March 1993. The gala was hosted by Imanol Arias. ''Belle Époque'' won the award for Best Film. Winners and nominees Major award nominees Other award nominees Honorary Goya * Imanol Arias Manuel María Arias Domínguez (born 26 April 1956), better known as Imanol Arias, is a Spanish actor. In his career beginnings, Arias was a recurring face of Basque cinema. His career in the 21st-century is marked by his portrayal of Antonio ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Goya Awards 07 1992 film awards 1992 in Spanish cinema 1990s in Madrid Events in Madrid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
