Pedro Almodóvar in Cannes, France.

How much do you know about the biggest hits in Spanish film and television? #Spainquiz

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There are many films and series that can be seen on major platforms and whose production takes place in Spain. Plus, you've probably heard of the Goya Awards, which recognise talent in Spanish cinema every year.

Want to test your knowledge of films and TV series related to Spain? Complete this quiz and plan a cinematic journey across Spain and its inspiring locations.

10What is the title of the film that made Penélope Cruz the first Spanish actress to win an Oscar?
Views of Barcelona

Correct! The comedy directed by Woody Allen and co-starring Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem was released in 2008 and is mainly set in Barcelona, but also in the cities of Oviedo and Avilés, in Asturias.

10Which historic Madrid buildings does the gang from the award-winning series Money Heist plan to rob?

Correct! Printing 2.4 billion euros at the National Coinage and Stamp Factory and stealing the gold reserves of the Bank of Spain is part of the plot of this Spanish production, which won an International Emmy Award.

10In which of Andalusia's main cities was internationally acclaimed Spanish actor Antonio Banderas born?
Apse of the Royal Chapel of Granada
Malaga Port
Torre del Oro in Seville

Correct! The protagonist of the 'Zorro' saga and actor in major Hollywood feature films such as 'Philadelphia' (1993) or 'Interview with the Vampire' (1994) maintains a strong connection with his hometown. He even runs a theatre there. The world premiere of the series 'Genius Picasso', in which Banderas plays the famous Spanish painter, took place in Málaga.

10Which location did the famous Spanish film director Pedro Almodóvar choose for a large part of the filming of Volver, the film for which Penélope Cruz was nominated for an Oscar in 2007?
Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Galicia
Cartagena, Murcia
Almagro, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha

Correct! The cast, made up of Carmen Maura, Penélope Cruz, Blanca Portillo and Lola Dueñas, traveled to this historic town in the province of Ciudad Real to film a large part of the script. In fact, Almodóvar has chosen the sets of in his homeland, Castilla-La Mancha, for his films.

10Carlos Saura is another of the great Spanish film directors who have triumphed at the Cannes Film Festival. Do you know what film genre he dedicated a large part of his filmography to?
Flamenco, Plaza de España, Seville

Correct! Saura's films dedicated to dance, music and folklore include titles such as: Love, the sorcerer (1986), Sevillanas (1992); Tango (1998); Iberia (2005); Fados (2007); Flamenco, flamenco (2010) or J: Beyond Flamenco (2016).

10Do you know which historic palace was used to film the Spanish period drama “Gran Hotel,” which aired in 65 countries?
Main Gardens, Liria Palace, Madrid
Magdalena palace, Santander
Royal Palace of Miramar, Donostia-San Sebastián

That’s right! The series, whose cast is led by Amaia Salamanca, Yon González and Concha Velasco, is set in the historic royal palace peninsula of La Magdalena in Santander, Cantabria.

10There are many locations in Spain where Game of Thrones was filmed, but do you know the cities in which most scenes were shot?
Cathedral, Oviedo, Asturias
Old quarter of Valencia
Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona, Girona, Catalonia

Correct! Some of the Spanish settings that appear most frequently in Game of Trones are in these three cities. Real Alcázar de Sevilla is the Kingdom of Dorne; the impressive staircase of Girona recreate the Great Sept of Baelor, or the old quarter ofCáceres represent King's Landing.

10What is the title of the Disney blockbuster starring George Clooney and partially filmed in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia?
The City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia

Correct! The scenes filmed in City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia represent the fictional futuristic city of Tomorrowland. You have to visit it!

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