Despite being set in the 18th century, Antonio Buero Vallejo's play on which the film is based sought to draw a parallel between enlightened despotism and Franco's regime.
The Antonio Buero Vallejo play on which the film is based premiered at the Teatro Español in Madrid on December 18, 1958.
Even though she was nominated as Best Supporting Actress for a Goya award, Amparo Rivelles has barely 3/4 minutes of screen time.