Don Juan (TV special)
| Don Juan | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Based on | Don Juan Tenorio by José Zorrilla |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Antonio Mercero |
| Composer | Adolfo Waitzman |
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original language | Spanish |
| Production | |
| Cinematography | Cecilio Paniagua |
| Running time | 30 min. |
| Production company | Televisión Española |
| Original release | |
| Network | Primera Cadena |
| Release | June 1, 1974 |
Don Juan is a 1974 Spanish comedy television special by Televisión Española, directed by Antonio Mercero, written by Juan Farias and Lola Salvador, with music by Adolfo Waitzman.[1] It first aired on 1 June 1974 on Televisión Española's Primera Cadena. It won the Rose d'Or award and a Special Mention from the Press at the 1974 Montreaux Festival.[2] It was also nominated for an International Emmy Award that same year.[3]
Plot[edit]
A television director with little experience appears with his entire crew to face the casting for his version of José Zorrilla's Don Juan Tenorio. However, all kinds of mishaps happen throughout the process.
Cast[edit]
- Pedro Osinaga as Don Juan
- Ágata Lys as Doña Inés
- Pepe Martín as Don Juan
- Carmen Maura as Doña Inés
- Antonio Medina as Don Juan
- María Garralón as Doña Inés
- José Vidal as Don Juan
- Francisco Cecilio as Director
- Luis Ciges
- Ketty de la Cámara
- Andrés Mejuto
- Emilio Mellado
- Mari Luz Olier
- Willy Rubio
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Festival | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Montreaux Festival | Rose d'Or | Won | [2] |
| International Emmy Award | Nominated | [3] |
References[edit]
- ^ González Yuste, J. (23 March 1974). "Antonio Mercero films "Don Juan"". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). p. 47. Retrieved Feb 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "Don Juan". ABC (in Spanish). 12 May 1974. p. 78. Retrieved Feb 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "TVE's Don Juan nominated for an International Emmy Award". ABC (in Spanish). 18 October 1974. p. 82. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
