Broken Embraces (
2009) | IMDb:
7.2
Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.
Starring:
Penélope Cruz
,
Lluís Homar
,
Blanca Portillo
,
José Luis Gómez
,
Rubén Ochandiano
,
Tamar Novas
Goya's Ghosts (
2006) | IMDb:
6.9
Painter Francisco Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition after his muse, Inés, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her family turns to him, hoping that his connection with fanatical Inquisitor Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure her release.
Starring:
Javier Bardem
,
Natalie Portman
,
Stellan Skarsgård
,
Randy Quaid
,
José Luis Gómez
,
Michael Lonsdale
Directed by:
Miloš Forman
Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (
2006) | IMDb:
6.1
In 17th century Spain Diego Alatriste, a brave and heroic soldier, is fighting in his King's army in the Flandes region. His best mate, Balboa, falls in a trap and, near to death, asks Diego to look after his son and teach him to be a soldier.
Starring:
Viggo Mortensen
,
Elena Anaya
,
Unax Ugalde
,
Eduard Fernández
,
Eduardo Noriega
,
Ariadna Gil
Volver (
2006) | IMDb:
7.6
Three generations of women survive the east wind, fire, insanity, superstition and even death by means of goodness, lies and boundless vitality.
Starring:
Penélope Cruz
,
Carmen Maura
,
Lola Dueñas
,
Blanca Portillo
,
Yohana Cobo
,
Chus Lampreave
Elsa & Fred (
2005) | IMDb:
7.5
When the retired seventy-seven years old hypochondriac widower Fred moves to an apartment in Madrid, his temperamental daughter Cuca has an incident with his next door neighbor, the elder Argentinean Elsa. Later, they meet each other and Elsa seduces Fred with her reckless behavior and view of life and they have a romance.
Starring:
China Zorrilla
,
Manuel Alexandre
,
Federico Luppi
,
Blanca Portillo
,
José Ángel Egido
,
Omar Muñoz