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Volavérunt (1999)
Release Year: 1999
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: Volavérunt: La maja desnuda, Volaverunt
Director: Bigas Luna
Writer: Antonio Larreta, Bigas Luna, Cuca Canals, Jean-Louis Benoît
Production & Genre
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Companies: N/A
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Awards & Similar
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Story
On July 23 of 1802, the Duchess of Alba hosts an extravagant gala to inaugurate her new palace. Present are prominent figures including the Prime Minister Manuel Godoy, the renowned painter Goya, and Pepita Tudo, Godoy's lover and Goya's model for 'The Nude Maja'. The following morning, the Duchess is found dead in her bed under mysterious circumstances.
Summary
Volavérunt (Spanish for 'They Have Flown Away') is a 1999 Spanish film directed by Bigas Luna. Set during the late 18th century Spain, the movie is based on Antonio Laretta's novel of the same name. The story revolves around the mysterious death of the Duchess of Alba at her grand gala, attended by notable figures of the time including Godoy and Goya. The film explores themes of power, desire, and intrigue within Spanish high society.
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