The Dumbfounded King
History
Spain, under Philip IV (1621-1665). The film is based on a novel by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. The King is stunned to see the naked body of Marfisa, the most beautiful prostitute of the town and Court. After that, he also wants to see the Queen naked. However, the King, despite the opposition and the scandal of the Church, will not stop until he reaches his wishes.
VIBE
A lavish period piece exploring the decadent desires of a king. It's a slow, contemplative dive into the clash between personal will and institutional power, wrapped in opulent visuals and simmering erotic tension.
opulenteroticcontemplativescandalousslow-burnhistorical dramaperiod piecearthousepowerdesirereligionroyalty
