At the 38th Spanish Academy Goya Awards held on Saturday night, the Netflix original “The Snowy Society” won Best Picture and Best Director for JA Bayona.
These accolades are two of a total of 12 awards, making it the third highest number of accolades in the Goya family’s nearly 40-year history.
But the lineup of Best Picture nominees was itself a reminder of the high quality of Spain’s current filmmaking. These include “20,000 Species of Bees,” which won the Uresola Berlin triple crown for Aestivalis, “Jokes & Cigarettes,” David Trueba’s tender real-life love story, and Isabelle Coixet’s exploratory “Un Amor.” ” and Victor Erice’s “Close Your Eyes,” Victor Erice’s “wistful hymn.” Movies, time and memory” variety I wrote in the review.
Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best International Feature Film and Best Makeup and Hairstyling, “The Society of the Snow” swept the technical awards. It highlighted an even more important point. Widely praised for its technical zeal, the film owes much to the work of non-Hollywood technicians, many Spanish, but also Goya winners from Uruguay (cinematographer Pablo Luque) and France (art director Alain Benet). It was produced by someone.
“Society of the Snow” didn’t have everything its own way, but the best adapted screenplay was chosen by “20,000 Species of Bees.”
A very simpatica Sigourney Weaver accepted Spain’s International Goya Award in person to loud applause. “Your country has produced many masterpieces that are bold, moving, and unforgettable. When you think of Spanish cinema, it’s not about genre. Even Dolly Grip can star in films where he’s reading a script. I’m really happy about that.”
The Goya Award was presented by veteran singers Ana Belen and Javier Ambrossi, as well as Javier Calvo of Los Javis. Los Javis is probably the most high-profile actor in Spanish film and television after “Veneno” and “La Mesias,” the latter being the only European series to make the final cut. It appeared at Sundance this month and will soon be shown on Series Mania.
In a further testament to the strength of Spain and Spanish-speaking cinema, this year’s Goya Awards will feature Penelope Cruz and Pedro Almodovar, who will be on stage to celebrate the 25th anniversary reunion of the All About My Mother cast. Gael García Bernal was also in attendance.
Also in the audience was Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has prioritized film and television as a growth sector for the country and supported it with the €1.6 billion ($1.7 billion) Spanish AVS Plan.
After three women recently accused director Carlos Vermut of sexual assault, which he denies, various speeches calling for an end to sexual abuse in the Spanish film industry will be broadcast. became.
Pablo Berger’s “Robot Dreams,” which has already been nominated for an Academy Award, also won best documentary on Saturday night. To Bird or Not to Bird, produced by Chelo Loureiro and Iván Minhambres, was created by Alberto Vázquez’s co-creator Martín Romero and was a highlight at Cannes Animation Day.
103-year-old Spanish cinematographer Juan Marin (,), whose work dates back to his time as cameraman on 1943’s Eloisa de Bajo de un Almendro, has been awarded the 2024 Honorary Goya Award. .
2024 38th Goya Prize
best photo
“20,000 species of bees” (Aestivalis uresola soraglen)
“Close your eyes” (Victor Erice)
“Snow Society” (JA Bayona)
“Jokes and Cigarettes” (David Trueba)
“Un Amor” (Isabelle Coixet)
Best Director Award
Victor Erice (“Close your eyes”)
Elena Martin (“Creetula”)
JA Bayona (“Snow Society”)
David Trueba (“Jokes and Cigarettes”)
Isabel Coixet (“Un Amor”)
Best New Director Award
Aestivalis uresora thoraglen (“20,000 species of bees”)
Itsaso Alana (“Girls Are Alright”)
Alvaro Gago (“Matria”)
Alejandro Marin – (“I love you like crazy”)
Alejandro Rojas, Juan Sebastian Vázquez (“At the Entrance”)
best actor
Manolo Solo (“Close Your Eyes”)
Enric Åker (The Teacher Who Promised the Sea)
David Verdager (“Jokes and Cigarettes”)
Hovic Kaykerian (“Un Amor”)
Alberto Amman (“At Entrance”)
Best Actress Award
Patricia López Arnaiz (“20,000 Species of Bees”)
Maria Vasquez (Matria)
Malena Arterio (“Something is about to happen”)
Carolina Juste (“Jokes and Cigarettes”)
Laia Costa (“Un Amor”)
Best Supporting Actor Award
Martokusero Rubio (“20,000 species of bees”)
Juan Carlos Bellido (“Under Therapy”)
Jose Coronado (“Close Your Eyes”)
Alex Brendemuhle (Krietula)
Hugo Silva (“Un Amor”)
Best Supporting Actress Award
Ane Gabalain (“20,000 Species of Bees”)
Itziar Razcano (“20,000 species of bees”)
Anna Torrent (“Close Your Eyes”)
Clara Segura (“Creetura”)
Luisa Gabasa (The Teacher Who Promised the Sea)
Best New Actor Award
Briarnator (“Champion Next”)
Julio Fu Chen (“The Chinese”)
Matthias Reccart (“Snow Society”)
La Dani (“I love you like crazy”)
Omar Banana (“I Love You Madly”)
Best New Actress Award
Xinyi Ye (“China”)
Yeju Ji (“Chinese”)
Claudia Malagelada (“Creatura”)
Sarah Becker (The Movie Terror)
Janet Novas (“Rye Ergot”)
Best Original Screenplay Award
Aestivalis uresora thoraglen (“20,000 species of bees”)
Michel Gaztambide, Victor Erice (“Close your eyes”)
Alejandro Marin, Carmen Garrido (“I Love You Madly”)
Felix Viscaret (“Not That An Easy Life”)
Alejandro Rojas, Juan Sebastian Vázquez (“At the Entrance”)
Best Screenplay Award
Albert Val (The Teacher Who Promised the Sea)
Bernat Villaplana, JA Bayona, Jaime Marquez-Oraleaga, Nicolas Casariego (The Society of The Snow)
Pablo Berger (“Robot Dreams”)
Albert Espinosa, David Trueba (Jokes and Cigarettes)
Isabel Coixet, Laura Ferrero (“Un Amor”)
Best Animated Work Award
“They shot the piano player” (Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal)
“Sultana’s Dream” (Isabelle Heguera)
“Hannah and the Monsters” (Lorena Ares)
“The Mummy” (Juan Jesús García Garrocha “Gallo”)
“Robot’s Dream” (Pablo Berger)
Best Documentary Award
“Caleta Palace” (Jose Antonio Elgueta)
“Contigo, Contigo y Sin Me” (Amaya Villar Navasquez)
“This excessive ambition” (Cristina Trenas, Rogelio González, Santos Bacana)
“Iberia, Infinite Nature” (Arturo Menor)
“While you are you.” (Claudia Pinto Emperador)
Best Ibero-American film
“Alma Viva” (Cristelle Alves Meira, Portugal)
“My Eternal Memory” (Maite Alberdi Chile)
“Goldfish Bowl” (Glorimar Marrero Sanchez Puerto Rico)
“Puan” (Benjamin Neistadt, Maria Arche, Argentina)
“Simon” (Diego Visentini Venezuela)
Best European Film Award
“Aftersun” (Charlotte Wells, UK)
“Anatomy of a Fall” (Justine Tollier, France)
“The Eight Mountains” (Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch, Italy)
“Safe Place” (Juraj Lerotic, Croatia)
“The Teachers’ Lounge” (Ilker Chatak, Germany)
best original score
Natasha Ariz (The Teacher Who Promised the Sea)
Arnau Bataler (“The Paradoja of Antares”)
Michael Giacchino (“Snow Society”)
Alfonso de Villalonga (“Robot’s Dream”)
Andrea Motis (“Jokes and Cigarettes”)
Best Original Song Award
“Eco” (Shoel López “Amigos Hasta La Muerte”)
“China” (Marina Harrop “China”)
“Andrea’s Love” (Alvaro Benito Ballietto, David “El Indio”, Guile Galván, Jorge González, Juanma Latorre y Pucho (Vetusta Morla), Valeria Castro “Andrea’s Love”)
“La gallinita” (Fernando Moresi Haberman, Sergio Beltran “The Permanent Picture”)
“Yo Solo Quiero Amor” (Rigoberta Bandini “I Love You Madly”)
Best Production Design Award
Pablo Vidal (“20,000 species of bees”)
María Jose Diez (“Close your eyes”)
Margarita Huguet (“Snow Party”)
Edouard Valles (“Jokes and Cigarettes”)
Leire Aurecoechea, Luis Gutierrez (“The Valley of Sombra”)
Best Cinematography Award
Gina Ferrer Garcia (“20,000 Species of Bees”)
Valentin Alvarez (“Close Your Eyes”)
Pedro Luque (“Snow Society”)
Bet Leurish (“Un Amor”)
Diego Trenas (“Una noche con Adela”)
Best editing award
Raul Barreras (“20,000 species of bees”)
Asen Marchena (“Close your eyes”)
Andrés Gil, Jaume Martí (“Snow Society”)
Fatima de los Santos (“Mama Cruz”)
Fernando Franco (“Robot’s Dream”)
Best Art Direction Award
Izasukun Urquillo (“20,000 species of bees”)
Kul Garabar (“Close your eyes”)
Carlos Conti (“La contadora de películas”)
Alain Benet (“Snow Society”)
Mark Pou (“Jokes and Cigarettes”)
Best Costume Design Award
Nerea Torrijos (“20,000 species of bees”)
Maria Armengol (The Teacher Who Promised the Sea)
Merce Paloma (“La contadora de películas”)
Julio Suarez (“Snow Association”)
Lara Huete (“Jokes and Cigarettes”)
Best Makeup & Hair Design Award
Ainhoa Esquisabel, Joan Gabarrein (“20,000 Species of Bees”)
Ana López-Puigserver, Belén López-Puigserver, Montse Ribet (“Society of Snow”)
Eli Adanes, Juan Vegala (La Ternura)
Caitlin Acheson, Benjamin Perez, Nacho Diaz (Jokes and Cigarettes)
Saray Rodríguez, Noe Montes, Oscar del Monte (“The Valley of Sombra”)
best sound
Eva Varinho, Cordo Corella, Xanti Salvador (“20,000 species of bees”)
Tamara Arevalo, Fabiola Ordoyo, Yasmina Praderas (“Champion Next”)
Ivan Marin, Juan Ferro, Candela Palencia (“Close Your Eyes”)
Jorge Adrados, Oriol Tarago, Mark Orts (“Snow Society”)
Xavi Mas, Eduardo Castro, Yasmina Praderas (Jokes & Cigarettes)
best special effects
Mariano García Marti, John Serrano, David Heras, Fran Belda, Indira Martín (20,000 Species of Bees)
Eneritz Zapian, Iñaki Gil “Ketxu” (“La ermita”)
Pau Costa, Felix Bergès, Laura Pedro (“Society of Snow”)
Mariano Garcia Marti, John Serrano, Juan Ventura, Amparo Martinez (Tin & Tina)
Raul Ronillos, Miriam Piquer (“The Valley of Sombra”)
Best Live Action Short Film Award
“Aunque es de noche” (Guillermo Garcia Lopez)
“Carta a mi madre para mi hijo” (Carla Simon)
“Cuentas divinas” (Eulalia Ramon)
“La loca y el feminista” (Sandra Gallego)
“Paris 70” (Dani Facious)
Best Documentary Short Film Award
“Eva” (Mabel Lozano)
“Blow!” (Nois Barus)
“Elbaz” (Sandra Reyna)
“Herederas” (Silvia Venegas Venegas)
“Una Tilapia de Mierda” (Javier Polo)
Best Animated Short Film Award
“Becarias” (Marina Colton, Marina Dondelis, Nuria Poveda)
“To have a bird or not to have a bird” (Martín Romero)
“Todo bien” (Diana Asien Manzolo)
“Todo está perdido” (Carla Pereira, Juanfran Jacinto)
“Chochoson Giroa”, Sonia Estevez)
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