Post-Franco filmmaker Fernando Trueba's first Spanish-based feature since 1993's Oscar-winning Belle Epoque, La Nina de Tus Ojos begins in 1938, when Spain is torn by Civil War. As a sign of cordiality between General Franco and Adolph Hitler, a Spanish film crew is invited to Nazi Germany's UFA Studios in Berlin to make two .. Read more
| Starring | Penelope Cruz, Antonio Resines, Jorge Sanz, Rosa Maria Sarda |
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| Director | Fernando Trueba |
| Genres | Comedy, World Cinema |
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Post-Franco filmmaker Fernando Trueba's first Spanish-based feature since 1993's Oscar-winning Belle Epoque, La Nina de Tus Ojos begins in 1938, when Spain is torn by Civil War. As a sign of cordiality between General Franco and Adolph Hitler, a Spanish film crew is invited to Nazi Germany's UFA Studios in Berlin to make two versions of a popular Andalusian musical. The cast includes sexy, golden-hearted Macarena (Penélope Cruz), director Blas Fontiveros (Antonio Resines), leading man Julian Torralba (Jorge Sanz), art director Castillo (Santiago Segura) and alcoholic Rosa Rosales (Rosa Maria Sarda). On arrival, they gape at the resplendent shooting facilities, thankful to escape the misery of their war-torn country. However, it is not long before they realize what they have got themselves into, particularly when Nazi propaganda minister Josef Goebbels (Johannes Silberschneider) falls for the Latina charms of Macarena. German actress of Fassbinder fame Hanna Schygulla makes a cameo appearance as the wizened wife of the lustful propaganda minister. La Nina de Tus Ojos competed in the 49th Berlin International Film Festival in 1999.~ Gönül Dönmez-Colin, All Movie Guide
| Starring | Penelope Cruz, Antonio Resines, Jorge Sanz, Rosa Maria Sarda, Santiago Segura, Loles Leon |
|---|---|
| Director | Fernando Trueba |
| Studio | ARROW FILMS |
| Original title | La Nina de tus Ojos |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 1 min |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Comedy, World Cinema |
| Language | DVD: Spanish |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1998 To Rent: DVD: not available |
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Wonderful insight into Spain with beautiful acting
A rare gem. Cruz is a delight. You can't take your eyes off her - and neither can the director.
Touching and heartbreaking.
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A bit
I'm sure I've already written a review for this film. Ditto.
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Niña de mis ojos
This film is invaluable in giving a portrayal of the last days of the Second Spanish Republic, the cultural collaboration between the fledgling Spanish fascist ... read more »
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A Must-See
All in all a great movie.
Great performances, intelligent script, gripping story...funny and sad.
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