Ojos verdes (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1997, Ojos verdes is a musik and dokumentarfilm film directed by Basilio Martín Patino, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. The longing and critical review of the copla is lived through the history of the marqués de Almodóvar, a passionate ambassador who organized Franco's folkloric festivals; generous, womanizer, excessive, wasteful, himself the protagonist of his own copla. In love in his youth with a Concha Piquer chorus girl, he dedicated his life to collecting fetishes and memories of all the cante divas with which to organize a sentimental museum in his decaying castle, filling it with showcases where he could store his longings. When he died, destitute, in the pension of his last mistress, also a cupletist, she disputes her legacy with the housekeeper who took care of him and her picturesque collections all her life. family castle. A dear diplomatic friend recalls his fanciful existence emotionally. An aesthetic that is part of the feeling of the Andalusian people. And as a common thread "Ojos Verdes", the most beautiful song of songs of his rich songbook.

Who’s in it. Ojos verdes stars Imperio Argentina, Guillermo Blázquez as Encargado archivo, José Antonio García Blázquez and María Reyes Boada as Monja, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ojos verdes page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ojos verdes tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco - Lebendiger als das Leben!, Green Book - Eine besondere Freundschaft and Die Legende vom Ozeanpianisten.