27 Feb 1966
The Saragossa Manuscript
During the Napoleonic wars, a Spanish officer and an opposing officer find a book written by the former's grandfather.
The Spanish Golden Age
A journey through the Spain of the Baroque, the glorious 17th century, an unfortunate era of endless wars and political tribulations; but also of great painters and sculptors who created astonishing pieces of art: el Siglo de Oro.
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Claudia Michelsen Self - Narrator (voice)
Fernando Bouza Self - Art Historian
Gerardo Ortega Self - Priest
María Bolaños Self - Museum Director
Sven Jakstat Self - Museums of Berlin Curator
Catalina Heroven Self - Museums of Berlin Curator
Michael Eissenhauer Self - Museums of Berlin General Director
María López-Fanjul Self - Museums of Berlin Curator
Enrique Valdivieso González Self - Art Historian
Mercedes Vega Self - Art Restorer
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