The Flight of the Dove () is a 1989 Spanish comedy film directed by José Luis García Sánchez and written by Rafael Azcona and García Sánchez. The cast features Ana Belén, José Sacristán, Juan Luis Galiardo, Juan Echanove, Antonio Resines, Miguel Rellán, Luis Ciges, and Manuel Huete.
Plot Primarily taking place around the Plaza del Conde de Barajas in Madrid, the plot explores the plight of unsatisfied woman Paloma, married to Pepe and harassed by a fan (Juancho). Paloma's life is upended upon the arrival of a film set to the plaza where she lives, featuring film star Luis Doncel.
Cast
Production García Sánchez and Azcona conceived of the film during factory work hours, and met each morning to develop the script together. They incorporated current events such as the 1988 Spanish general strike as they were happening, as these were not part of the original concept. The film is a Ion Films, Ames Films, and Lola Films production.
Release The film was presented in the Panorama section of the 39th Berlin International Film Festival in February 1989. It was released theatrically in Spain on 15 February 1989. A Contracorriente Films re-released a digital copy in 2018.
Reception Ángel Fernández-Santos of El País considered that the film is underpinned by both "an excellent script" by Rafael Azcona and a long cast that "achieve a memorable ensemble creation". Javier Yuste of El Español noted how crude humor of the film is no longer acceptable for more modern sensibilities, especially with how the film tackles "pedophilia, racism, sexism, political reconciliation, and workers' rights."
Accolades
| rowspan = "5" | || rowspan = "5" | 4th Goya Awards || Best Original Screenplay || Rafael Azcona, José Luis García Sánchez || || rowspan = "5" | |- | Best Actress || Ana Belén || |- | rowspan = "3" | Best Supporting Actor || Juan Luis Galiardo || |- | Manuel Huete || |- | Juan Echanove ||
See also List of Spanish films of 1989
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