Konrad Wolf
Director
Goya: Or the Hard Way to Enlightenment (1971)
As a painter in the court of King Carlos IV, Goya has attained wealth and reputation. He believes in King and Church, yet he is also a Spaniard who dearly loves his people. This contradiction presents him with a dilemma.
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Production Companies: Bosna Film, DEFA, Lenfilm, Boyana Film
Production Countries:
Bulgaria,
Soviet Union
Languages:
German,
Russian,
Spanish,
French
Recommendations
Runtime: 136 min.
Released: Sept. 15, 1971
Status: Released
Certification: 6 / 7+