Two starving artists chase glory in Madrid—will talent or tragedy win?
In the Madrid beginning of the 20th century two young people try to make it as artists: Elena intends to succeed in the music world and Pablo wants to become a famous painter.
Acting
Morales' operatic breakdowns are gloriously extra.
Production
Lavish recreations of Madrid's Belle Époque.
Director
Rafael Gil
María de los Ángeles Morales
Elena del Río
Gustavo Rojo
Pablo Iriarte
Manolo Morán
Cayetano
Julia Caba Alba
Rosario García Ortega
Félix Fernández
Mapy Gómez
Nina
Fernando Sancho
Empresario de "El Paraíso"
Pilar Gómez Ferrer
Luis Hurtado
Simón
José Prada
Chris Nathanson
Manuel Kayser
Don José
José Luis Ozores
Charlatán
Enrique Herreros
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title references a famous Spanish saying: 'From Madrid to heaven, and from heaven a window to look down at Madrid.'
Rafael Gil directed over 50 films; this was his most commercially successful melodrama, cementing the 'cine de cruz y raya' style.
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