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Under-the-Radar Round Up 2013, Part 4

February 9, 2014 6 comments

Original Reviews by Jonathan Broxton

REVIEWS FROM SPAIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ISABEL – Federico Jusid

September 9, 2013 1 comment

isabelOriginal Review by Jonathan Broxton

Isabel is an epic Spanish-language TV series broadcast on the Televisión Española network about the life of Queen Isabella I of Castille. One of the most beloved and revered figures of Spanish history, in the 1450s she was instrumental in unifying various warring kingdoms under one crown – essentially creating the modern country of Spain – and funded the voyages of Christopher Columbus, leading to the discovery of the New World and the foundation of America. The show, which has just completed its second season, stars Michelle Jenner as Isabel, co-stars Ramon Madaula, Rodolfo Sancho and Ainhoa Santamaria, and boasts an astonishing score by the young Argentine composer Federico Jusid. Read more…