Scene from Juana la Loca (2001)
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Actresses in this Scene
Birth Name: Pilar López de Ayala
Birth Date: 1978-09-18
Birth Place: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Details
Alternate Names: Pilar Lopez de Ayala, Pilar López, Pilar López-Ayala
Physical Characteristics: N/A
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Full Biography
Pilar López de Ayala Arroyo (born 18 September 1978 in Madrid) is a Spanish film actress. She received a Goya for her role as Queen Joanna of Castile in the 2001 film Juana la Loca, directed by Vicente Aranda (released in the United States as Mad Love).
About the Movie: Juana la Loca (2001)
Alternative Title: Joana, a Louca, Locura de amor, Evig kärlek, Ikuinen rakkaus, Őrült Johanna, Giovanna la pazza, Joanna Szalona, Joana - A Louca, Luda ljubav, Безумие любви, Juana - Çilgin ask, Mad Love, Madness of Joan, Madness of Love
Director: Vicente Aranda
Writer: Antonio Larreta, Manuel Tamayo y Baus, Vicente Aranda
Production & Genre
Producer(s): Producer: Pedro Costa, Enrique Cerezo
Companies: Canal+ España, Enrique Cerezo
Genre: Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, Historical Film, History, Romance Film
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Keywords
Keywords: 16th century, 15th century, spanish history, house of habsburg, hispanic monarchy (spanish empire), holy roman empire, spanish royal family
Story
The film 'Juana la Loca' (2001) directed by Vicente Aranda chronicles the life of Juana, the daughter of Catholic monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. She is married off to Philip the Handsome, son of Archduke Maximilian, as a political alliance between their families. Upon meeting, they fall in love, but Philip's infidelity causes tension in their marriage. When Juana's family members die, she becomes heir to the throne, but her father suggests she has inherited madness from her grandmother, questioning her ability to rule. Political maneuvering ensues in the Cortes, with Philip ambitious to take power instead of Juana. The film explores Juana's struggle for her rightful place on the throne amidst Philip's betrayals.
Summary
'Juana la Loca' is a historical drama based on the life of Queen Juana I of Castile, often referred to as 'the Mad'. The film explores themes of power, love, and betrayal through Juana's tumultuous marriage to Philip the Handsome. It delves into the political intrigue surrounding their union, as Ferdinand and Isabella manipulate events to maintain control over their united kingdoms. Aranda's film offers a glimpse into the complex personal life of one of history's most fascinating queens.