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These two movies delve into the Spanish film industry's interactions with Nazi Germany and Francoist Spain. Both films explore Spain, Germany, and Hollywood's mid-20th-century relationships amidst conflict and political instability. "The Girl of Your Dreams" portrays filmmakers' ethical challenges working with Nazis, while "Nobody Wants the Night" contrasts Hollywood's glamorized history with Spain's harsh realities. The films analyze the Spanish film industry's complex relationship with historical events and political turmoil's impact on creative pursuits, encouraging viewers to question artistic interpretations of history and seek truth.
A company of Spanish movie makers leaves Franco's Spain and moves to Hitler's Germany to make a film in co-production. Soon some problems start to arise...
After her experiences in Nazi Germany, actress Macarena Granada traveled to Hollywood, where she became a star. In the 1950s, the diva returns to Francoist Spain to star a Hollywood blockbuster about Queen Isabella I of Castile. (A sequel to The Girl of Your Dreams, 1998.)