The Dumbfounded King
– Spain, under Philip IV (1621-1665). The film is based on a novel by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. The ..
Spain, under Philip IV (1621-1665). The film is based on a novel by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. The King (Gabino Diego) is stunned to see the naked body of Marfisa (Laura del Sol), the most beautiful prostitute of the town and Court. After that, he also wants to see the Queen (Anne Roussel) naked. However, the King, despite the opposition and the scandal of the Church, will not stop until he reaches his wishes.
01 Nov 1991
Spanish
Imanol Uribe
Joan Potau, Gonzalo Torrente Ballester (novel), Gonzalo Torrente Malvido
María Barranco, Joaquim de Almeida, Laura del Sol, Gabino Diego
After spending a night with a sensual prostitute, the King of Spain decides that he wants to see his wife naked. His decision causes a real revolution amidst his subjects.
12 wins & 8 nominations.