The story centers on the arranged marriage between the Spanish Infanta Carlota Joaquina and the Portuguese Prince Dom João. The narrative spans from their ill-fated wedding night—marked by fear, ignorance, and a lack of hygiene—to the dramatic flight of the Portuguese court to Brazil in 1808, fleeing Napoleon’s invading army.
The director and screenwriter who personally negotiated the film's distribution to ensure its success. Quick Facts Box Office: R$6.4 million (approximately $2.7 million USD). Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Carlota Joaquina - Princesa do Brasil -1995-