Falling Star (2014)
Stella cadente
When Amadeo of Savoy wanted to modernize Spain
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.
- Date of release
- 2014-01-26
- TMDB
- 5.9 / 10 (16)
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Luis Miñarro
Casting
- Àlex Brendemühl — Amadeo of Savoy
- Lola Dueñas — Eloïsa, the cook
- Lorenzo Balducci — Alfredo, assistant to the King
- Bárbara Lennie — Queen María Victòria
- Francesc Garrido — Minister Serrano
- Àlex Batllori — Young servant
- Gonzalo Cunill — Minister Zorrilla
- Francesc Orella — The Bishop
Interesting facts
- Awards: 2 · Nominations: 0. Including: Gaudí Award for Best Art Direction; Gaudí Award for Best Costume Design
Falling Star is a 2014 Spanish historical film directed by Lluís Miñarro which stars Alex Brendemühl as King Amadeo. It features dialogue in Catalan and Spanish.
Production
The film is an Eddie Saeta production. It was shot in Barcelona and southern Italy.
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