I’m a huge fan of biographical films that portray the character and life of artists (cultural personalities and characters in general). Yesterday I went and watched the highly acclaimed director Milos Forman’s take on the father of satirical art, Fransisco de Goya’s life in “Goya‘s Ghosts“. To my disappointment the movie was more or less only loosely centred around Goya himself as it focused on the fate of his favourite model “Ines” against a large backdrop of the time’s war-ridden Spain! Although coming short in terms of artist-portrayal the film is still worth watching since it brings up the still current issues of religious hypocrisy and political tyranny as a constantly dynamic dilemma! It was indulging to see one of Sweden’s prominent actors Stellan Skarsgård in the lead role as Goya, but I must say that it was Javier Bardem’s excellent performance that ultimately stole the focus and attention. Not to forget miss Portman who is slowly but surely refining as an actress of dramatic roles!
“Goya‘s Ghosts“ wasn’t as inspiring as I had hoped for, but still engaging!
