Volaverunt (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, Volaverunt is a drama film directed by Bigas Luna, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The story revolves around Goya's womanising and the mysterious death of the Duchess of Alba at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th Centuries, at a time when Madrid was wobbling through a difficult time and setting the scene for the following Prim vs Crown uprising.
Who’s in it. Volaverunt stars Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Duquesa de Alba, Penélope Cruz as Pepita Tudó, Stefania Sandrelli as Marie Luisa de Parma and Jorge Perugorría as Francisco Goya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Volaverunt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Volaverunt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Volaverunt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Volaverunt (1999)?
- In US, Volaverunt is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Volaverunt worth watching?
- Volaverunt holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Volaverunt?
- Volaverunt stars Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Penélope Cruz, Stefania Sandrelli, Jorge Perugorría and Jordi Mollà.