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Goya's Ghosts is a sweeping historical epic, told through the eyes of celebrated Spanish painter Francisco Goya. Set against the backdrop of political turmoil at the end of the Spanish Inquisition and start of the invasion of Spain by Napoleon's army, the film captures the essence and beauty of Goya's work which is best known for both the colorful depictions of the royal court and its people, and his grim depictions of the brutality of war and life in 18th century Spain. Brother Lorenzo, an enigmatic, cunning member of the Inquisition's inner circle who becomes infatuated with Goya's teenage muse, Ines, when she is falsely accused of heresy and sent to prison.
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"Goya's Ghosts is a smart, darkly funny and deeply pessimistic film. It looks good and features wonderful performances."
Brian Webster, Apollo Guide
"Goya's Ghosts uses the lives of artists and historical figures to show us the best and the worst of our human impulses."
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
"One of [Forman's] more fanciful [biopics], spinning a historical melodrama around the great Spanish painter Francisco Goya."
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
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