Congress in Seville (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1955, Congress in Seville is a comedy film directed by Antonio Román, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Carmen is a Spanish emigrant in Stockholm who does not have the money to run her business or buy a ticket back to Spain. Thanks to a misunderstanding she meets Dr. Petersen who has an invitation to a medical congress in Seville and does not plan to attend. Carmen uses the ticket and impersonates the doctor just enough time to get to the city, but then she will be forced to keep the lie.
Who’s in it. Congress in Seville stars Carmen Sevilla as Carmen Fuentes, Fernando Fernán Gómez as Dr. Guillermo Kroll, Manolo Morán as Paco Domínguez and Fernando Nogueras as Méndez López, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Congress in Seville has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Congress in Seville page.
If you liked it. Fans of Congress in Seville tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Congress in Seville (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Congress in Seville change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Congress in Seville worth watching?
- Congress in Seville holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Congress in Seville?
- Congress in Seville stars Carmen Sevilla, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manolo Morán, Fernando Nogueras and Nicolás D. Perchicot.
- When was Congress in Seville released?
- Congress in Seville was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.