Falling Star (2014)
When Amadeo of Savoy wanted to modernize Spain
2014 · 1h 51m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
During a brief rule towards the end of the 19th century, the Italian duke Amadeo of Savoy occupied the Spanish throne. However, confined to the safety of life within the palace walls, the lonely, frustrated king and his servants succumb to playful adventures focused more on pleasure than his duties.
Director: Lluís Miñarro
Writers: Sergi Belbel, Lluís Miñarro
Cinematography: Jimmy Gimferrer
Editor: Núria Esquerra
Cast
Àlex Brendemühl as Amadeo of SavoyLola Dueñas as Eloïsa, the cookLorenzo Balducci as Alfredo, assistant to the KingBárbara Lennie as Queen María VictòriaFrancesc Garrido as Minister SerranoÀlex Batllori as Young servantGonzalo Cunill as Minister ZorrillaFrancesc Orella as The BishopMore like this
Zama (2017)Shattered Glass (2003)Max (2002)Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher (2022)A Man of Action (2022)Firebrand (2024)Hands of Stone (2016)The Devil's Double (2011)