The Dumbfounded King
Spain, under Philip IV (1621-1665). The film is based on a novel by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. The King is stunned to see the naked body of Marfisa, the most beautiful prostitute of the town and Court. After that, he also wants to see the Queen naked. However, the King, despite the opposition and the scandal of the Church, will not stop until he reaches his wishes.
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| Original Title | El rey pasmado |
| Year | 1991 |
| Country | France, Portugal, Spain |
| Genre | History |
| Director | Imanol Uribe |
| Runtime | 106 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (33 votes) |
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The film constructs a witty satire on power and religious hypocrisy, expanding a historical anecdote into a philosophical parable. It relies on the levity of situational comedy to explore eternal questions of desire, prohibition, and free will within a rigid societal structure.
What lingers after the viewing is the clever, ironic play within period costumes, where behind the Baroque facade lies a subtle mockery of all dogmatism. The contrast between earthly whims and spiritual dogma is both humorous and thought-provoking. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Imanol Uribe
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With a glass of fine wine, savoring the actors' performances and the opulence of Spanish Baroque.
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