For some reason, the elongated figures limned
by the highly astigmatic painter El Greco (1541 - 1614) perfectly
suited the grandees of Spain even though they were clearly
anything but realistic, and they fascinate even today.
The Greek (Cretan, actually) painter's life in Spain could
have served as the basis for a fascinating biography, but
the makers of this film chose to concentrate on the bad ol'
Inquisition and portray the painter as being warned by his
girlfriend that he is being watched; as a foreigner, he is
suspected of heresy.
Mel Ferrer plays the painter in this historical melodrama
which is not nearly as bad as it could have been.
Cast:
Mel Ferrer, Rosanna Schiaffino, Adolfo Celi, Mario Feliciani,
Franco Giacobini, Renzo Giovampietro, Ángel Aranda,
Nino Crisman
Director:
Luciano Salce |
