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Esquilache

1989 · 100 min

A stately, talky historical drama that builds quiet tension toward a riot, rewarding patience with political weight.

Directed by
Josefina Molina
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Fernando Fernán Gómez, José Luis López Vázquez, Ángela Molina
Overview
In the 18th century in Madrid, the Marquess of Esquilache, King Charles III of Spain's former minister, bans on wearing the popular wide collar with a long coat and brimmed hat. Along with other measures provoke a massive riot in the city.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Josefina Molina
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Fernando Fernán Gómez, José Luis López Vázquez, Ángela Molina
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • class
  • power
  • rebellion
  • politics
  • justice
Places
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama, history
Directed by
Josefina Molina
Written by
Josefina Molina, Antonio Buero Vallejo, Joaquín Oristrell, José Sámano
Starring
Fernando Fernán Gómez, José Luis López Vázquez, Ángela Molina, Ángel de Andrés, Concha Velasco, Adolfo Marsillach, Amparo Rivelles, Tito Valverde
Music
José Nieto
Cinematography
Juan Amorós
Runtime
100 min
Country
Spain
Languages
Spanish

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