The Girl of Your Dreams (1998)

Name: The Girl of Your Dreams
Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
Released: 1998
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Penélope Cruz, Antonio Resines, Jorge Sanz, Rosa María Sardà, Loles León

2h 1m Spain

Comedy Drama War

Plot

A troupe of Spanish filmmakers escapes Franco’s oppressive regime, seeking new opportunities in Hitler’s Germany for a collaborative film project. As they navigate the complexities of their new environment, cultural clashes and ethical dilemmas emerge, testing their resolve and creativity. Amidst the backdrop of political tension and artistic ambition, the group confronts the stark realities of collaboration with a regime that starkly contrasts their values. Will they succeed in their artistic vision, or will the oppressive atmosphere stifle their dreams? The narrative unfolds with humor and poignancy, revealing the harsh truths of filmmaking under totalitarian rule.

Cast

Penélope Cruz Antonio Resines Jorge Sanz Rosa María Sardà Loles León Neus Asensi Santiago Segura Jesús Bonilla Miroslav Táborský Karel Dobrý Johannes Silberschneider Götz Otto Hanna Schygulla