Goya en Burdeos
Topic: Goya en Burdeos
Title: Goya en Burdeos

Director: Carlos Saura

Writer: Carlos Saura

Year Released: 1999

Language: Spanish

Cast: Goya -- Francisco Rabal
Goya as a Young Man -- Jose Coronado
Rosario -- Dafne Fernandez
Leocadia -- Eulalia Ramon
Duchess of Alba -- Maribel Verdu
Moratin -- Joaquin Climent
Pepita Tudo -- Cristina Espinosa
Godoy -- Jose Maria Pou
Priest/San Antonio -- Saturnino Garcia
Woman in Andalucia -- Concha Leza
Doctor in Andalucia -- Franco di Francescantonio
Juan Valdes -- Carlos Hipolito
Salcedo -- Manuel de Blas
Braulio Poe -- Pedro Azorin
Jose de la Cruz -- Emilio Gutierrez Caba

Synopsis: It is based on the latter years of Francisco Goya’s life (1746-1828). Throughout the movie Goya relives many moments from his past. He is a deaf and ill old man who is married to a much younger woman. He is in exile from his native land because he does not agree with the way in which his homeland is being ruled. The best aspect of this movie is the depiction of the relationship between Goya and his young daughter. Through conversations with her, much is revealed about Goya’s life. This movie has a very documentary feel to it and its pure entertainment value is minimal. Its production is very theatrical and quite different from modern movies. Although it is not an action movie, that will keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat, as movies such as Amores Perros will, it is a movie worth watching on a rainy afternoon.

Opinion: If you are interested in watching this movie, it may be useful to look up Francisco Goya before you begin, because this movie is not for everyone. The film was obviously created on a small budget and it is very apparent that much more money and effort could have been spent on its production. The story line is convoluted at times and there are several very interesting scenes that some may have trouble understanding. The story of this old, deaf, and sick artist is at times very touching and is definitely worth watching if you are a movie watcher able to understand deep and confusing foreign plots and themes.


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