
The Girl of Your Dreams Collection
2 movies · 1998–2016
"The Girl of Your Dreams Collection" comprises two films that examine the intersection of Spanish cinema with the political climate of mid-20th century Europe. Spanning from 1998 to 2016, this collection explores the complex relationships between Spain, Germany, and Hollywood during a period of significant conflict and instability. The films analyze how the Spanish film industry navigated its interactions with Nazi Germany and Francoist Spain, contrasting the glamorized history often presented by Hollywood with the harsh realities of the time. The collection's films delve into the ethical challenges faced by filmmakers working within these historical contexts and the impact of political turmoil on creative endeavors. Through these explorations, "The Girl of Your Dreams Collection" encourages viewers to consider the complexities of artistic interpretations of history and prompts reflection on the search for truth within cinematic storytelling. The total runtime of the collection is 248 minutes, with a total budget of $11,800,000 and revenue of $12,367,31. The films included in this collection are La niña de tus ojos (1998) and The Queen of Spain (2016). Together, these installments offer a glimpse into the Spanish film industry's intricate relationship with historical events and the profound influence of political circumstances on artistic expression.
Franchise cast
Penélope CruzMacarena Granada
Santiago SeguraCastillo
Antonio ResinesBlas Fontiveros
Rosa María SardàRosa Rosales
Loles LeónTrini Morenos
Neus AsensiLucía Gandía
Jorge SanzJulián Torralba
Cary ElwesGary Jones
Mandy PatinkinJordan Berman
Hanna SchygullaMagda Goebbels
Javier CámaraPepe Bonilla
Clive RevillJohn Scott
Carlos ArecesFrancisco Franco
Götz OttoHeinrich von Wermelskirch
Secun de la RosaLa Benemérita
Chino DarínLeo Sánchez
Guillermo ToledoLa Benemérita
Johannes SilberschneiderJoseph Goebbels
Arturo RipsteinSam Spiegelman
Ana BelénAnaAll movies in chronological order
The Girl of Your DreamsThe film follows a group of bold Spanish filmmakers who flee the oppressive rule of General Franco. They make a risky decision to team up with German producers while Hitler is in power. Working in a foreign land under the threat of two dictatorships creates conflict as they struggle with artistic freedom, political pressure, and their own beliefs. The story examines censorship, how people persevere, and the strength of art when facing difficult times.1.5Stream on
The Queen of SpainFollowing her time in Nazi Germany, actress Macarena Granada found fame in Hollywood. In the 1950s, the celebrated star returns to Francoist Spain to headline a Hollywood film about Queen Isabella I of Castile. (A sequel to *The Girl of Your Dreams*, 1998.)2.3Stream on