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14th Goya Awards
The 14th Goya Awards were presented at L'Auditori in Barcelona, Spain on 29 January 2000. It was the first Goya awards ceremony to have taken place outside of Madrid Madrid ( ; ) is the capital and List of largest cities in Spain, most populous municipality of Spain. It has almost 3.5 million inhabitants and a Madrid metropolitan area, metropolitan area population of approximately 7 million. It i .... '' All About My Mother'' won the award for Best Film. Winners and nominees Major award nominees Other award nominees Honorary Goya * Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi References {{DEFAULTSORT:Goya Awards 14 1999 film awards 1999 in Spanish cinema 2000 in Catalonia 2000s in Barcelona Events in Barcelona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
L'Auditori
L'Auditori () is a modern building of 42,000 square metres designed by the architect Rafael Moneo, opened on 22 March 1999, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is in the centre of the new pole of urban development of Plaça de les Glòries, which brings together the three widest and longest avenues in the city (Diagonal, Gran Via and Meridiana) near the old centre of the city, its ‘Avenue’, next to the National Theatre, Glòries junction, the opening of the Diagonal on to the sea, district 22@ and the Forum area. The building combines sober external modernity with Sala 1 Pau Casals with 2,200 seats, Sala 2 Oriol Martorell with 600 seats and Sala 3 Tete Montoliu with 400 seats. In the central access atrium, a monumental cubic glass light has been built in the shape of an impluvium, decorated with sketched paintings by Pablo Palazuelo. The acoustics of the halls has been carefully studied within the project by the specialised engineer Higini Arau. In the same musical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar Caballero (; born 25 September 1949) is a Spanish film director, screenwriter and author. His films are distinguished by Melodrama (film genre), melodrama, irreverent humour, bold colour, glossy décor, quotations from popular culture, and complex narratives. Desire, LGBTQ issues, passion, family, motherhood, and identity are among Almodóvar's most frequently explored subjects. As one of the most internationally successful Spanish filmmakers, Almodóvar and his films have developed a cult following. Almodóvar's career developed during ''La Movida Madrileña'', a cultural renaissance that followed the end of Francoist Spain. His early films characterised the sense of sexual and political freedom of the period. In 1986, he established his own film production company, El Deseo, with his younger brother Agustín Almodóvar, who has been responsible for producing all of his films since ''Law of Desire'' (1987). His breakthrough film was ''Women on the Verge of a Ner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen Maura
María del Carmen García Maura (born 15 September 1945) is a Spanish actress. In a career that has spanned six decades, she has starred in films such as '' Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown'', '' ¡Ay Carmela!'', '' Common Wealth'', and '' Volver''. With three wins, she holds the record for most Goya Awards for Best Actress (for a total of four wins). She also won a Cesar Award in 2012 and a Cannes Film Festival Award in 2006. Early life Carmen García Maura was born in Madrid on 15 September 1945 to Salvador García y Santa-Cruz and Carmen Maura y Arenzana. Her great-grandfather was the Count of Fuente Nueva de Arenzana, who lived in the Palace of Arenzana in Madrid, currently the embassy of France. Her great grandfather from her mother's side was artist , brother of statesman Antonio Maura. Maura studied philosophy and literature at the ''École des Beaux-Arts'' in Paris. From 1964 to 1970, she was married to lawyer Francisco Forteza, with whom she has two child ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Tears (1998 Film)
''Black Tears'' () is a 1998 Spanish romantic drama film directed by Ricardo Franco and Fernando Bauluz. Ricardo Franco's swan song, filming was unfinished upon Franco's death and then completed under assistant director Fernando Bauluz. It stars Ariadna Gil and Fele Martínez alongside Elena Anaya, Ana Risueño and Elvira Mínguez. Plot The plot tracks Andrés, a photographer engaged to his long-time girlfriend Alicia who falls romantically for a mentally-ill woman, Isabel (under the guise of 'Ana'), some time after their first encounter when the assault on Andrés by Isabel together with another woman, Cinta—as well as Andrés' ensuing kidnapping, humiliation and rape—took place. Cast Production The screenplay was penned by Ricardo Franco and Ángeles González Sinde, based on an original story by Ricardo Franco and Dionisio Pérez Galindo. The plot has a backdrop of autobiographical elements reportedly inspired by Ricardo Franco's relationship with Jean Seberg while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ariadna Gil
Ariadna Gil i Giner (; born 23 January 1969) is a Spanish actress. She is known for her performances in films such as ''Belle Époque'' (for which she won the Goya Award for Best Actress), '' Black Tears'' and '' Pan's Labyrinth''. Career Gil made her feature film debut as an actress in Bigas Luna's ''Lola'' (1986). After four films primarily in Catalan, though partly in Spanish and French, she took part in a movie exclusively in Spanish shot in 1991, Emilio Martínez Lázaro's '' Amo tu cama rica'', and has gone on to star in myriad films and series in Catalan, Spanish, French and English, among other languages. Between 1993 and 2007, she performed in more than thirty films, including '' Libertarias'', directed by Vicente Aranda; '' Pan's Labyrinth'', directed by Guillermo del Toro; and '' Soldados de Salamina'', directed by her former husband David Trueba. Personal life Gil was married to screenwriter, director, and novelist David Trueba with whom she has two children. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goya Award For Best Actress
The Goya Award for Best Actress (Spanish: ''Premio Goya a la mejor interpretación femenina protagonista'') is one of the Goya Awards, Spain's principal national film awards. Since its inception, the award has been given to 26 actresses. At the 1st Goya Awards ceremony held in 1987, Amparo Rivelles was the first winner of this award for her role as Laura in ''Hay que deshacer la casa, We Must Undo the House''. Carmen Maura has received the most awards in this category with three wins. Penélope Cruz was nominated on twelve occasions, winning two times. As of the 39th Goya Awards, 2025 ceremony, Carolina Yuste is the most recent winner in this category for her role as Mónica / Arantxa in ''Undercover (2024 film), Undercover''. Winners and nominees In the following table, the years are listed as per the Spanish Film Academy convention, corresponding to year the ceremony was held. 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Multiple wins and nominations The foll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beloved/Friend
''Beloved/Friend'' ( Catalan: ''Amic/Amat'') is a 1999 film directed by Ventura Pons based on a book by Josep Maria Benet i Jornet, ''Testament''. Synopsis A dying, homosexual Middle Ages literature teacher is deciding who should inherit his loved possession; a novel "Blanquerna", written by Ramon Llull Ramon Llull (; ; – 1316), sometimes anglicized as ''Raymond Lully'', was a philosopher, theologian, poet, missionary, Christian apologist and former knight from the Kingdom of Majorca. He invented a philosophical system known as the ''Art .... References External links *''From Stage to Screen: Amic/Amat'' Published by Society of Spanish & Spanish-American Studies, Vol. 26, No. 1, Teatro y Cine: La Búsqueda de Nuevos Lenguajes Expresivos (2001)Timeline of Catalan Literature includes information about Josep M. Benet i Jornet 1999 films 1999 drama films Spanish LGBTQ-related films 1990s Catalan-language films Films set in Barcelona Films directed by Ventura Pons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josep Maria Pou
Josep Maria Pou i Serra (born 19 November 1944), also credited as José María Pou, is a Spanish film, theatre and television actor from Catalonia. Life and career Pou was born on 19 November 1944 in Mollet del Vallès. He studied at the in Tarragona, and studied acting at the RESAD in Madrid. He made his debut at Teatro María Guerrero in 1970. Cinema *2018 '' The Realm'' *2017 ''Abracadabra'' *2012 '' Blancanieves'' *2007 ''Barcelona (un mapa)'', Ventura Pons *2006 '' Miguel y William'', Inés París *2004 ''Beneath still waters'', Brian Yuzna *2003 '' Mar adentro'', Alejandro Amenábar *2003 '' Tiovivo c. 1950'', José Luis Garci *2003 '' Sevignè'', Marta Balletbó *2003 '' Las viandas'' (cortometraje), José A. Bonet *1998 '' Goya en Burdeos'', Carlos Saura *1998 '' Pepe Guindo'', Manuel Iborra *1998 '' Amic/Amat'', Ventura Pons *1998 '' La hora de los valientes'', Antonio Mercero *1997 '' Subjudice'', Josep María Forn *1997 '' Los años bárbaros' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second Skin (2000 Film)
''Second Skin'' () is a 1999 Spanish romantic drama film directed by Gerardo Vera, starring Javier Bardem, Jordi Mollà, Ariadna Gil and Cecilia Roth. Premise Elena and Alberto, a couple from Madrid, have a happy marriage, professional success and a loving son. However, Elena later finds a hotel receipt in Alberto's pocket and discovers that he has been unfaithful to her. To her surprise, the one who has been involved is another man, Diego. Cast Production ''Second Skin'' is a Antena 3 Televisión, Lolafilms and production. Filming began in March 1999 in Madrid. Shooting locations also included Benicàssim. The screenplay was penned by Gerardo Vera alongside Ángeles González-Sinde. Other production duties were tasked to Julio Madurga (cinematography) and Roque Baños (score). Reception Reviewing for ''Miami New Times'', David Ehrenstein compared the film to ''Making Love'' (1982), considering that the film "is less sexually skittish than its predecessor, and a lot less ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordi Mollà
Jordi Mollà Perales () is a Spanish actor, artist, writer, and filmmaker. He has been nominated three times for the Goya Award for Best Actor for '' The Lucky Star'' (1997), '' Second Skin'' (1999), and '' El cónsul de Sodoma'' (1999). Early life and education Jordi Mollà y Perales was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain. He trained at the Institut del Teatre, and furthered his studies in Italy, Hungary, and England. His mother tongues are Catalan and Spanish, and he is fluent in English, Italian, and French. Career Acting Mollà breakout role was in Bigas Luna's 1992 comedy drama '' Jamón, jamón,'' where he played the jilted lover of Penélope Cruz's character. Mollà went on to star in other acclaimed films in his native country, including '' Stories from the Kronen'' and ''La Celestina.'' The latter earned him his first Goya Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His subsequent starring role in '' The Lucky Star'' earned him widespread acclaim, earning him a Prem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Fernando Fernández Gómez (28 August 1921 – 21 November 2007), better known as Fernando Fernán Gómez, was a Spanish actor, screenwriter, film director, theater director, novelist, and playwright. Prolific and outstanding in all these fields, he was elected member of the Royal Spanish Academy in 1998. He was born in Lima, Peru while his mother, Spanish actress Carola Fernán-Gómez, was making a tour in Latin America. He would later use her surname for his stage name when he moved to Spain in 1924. Fernán Gómez was regarded as one of Spain's most beloved and respected entertainers, winning two Silver Bears for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival for ''The Anchorite'' and '' Stico''. He was also the recipient of the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts, the National Theater Award, the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts, the Gold Medal of the Spanish Film Academy, and six Goya Awards. He starred in 200 films between 1943 and 2006, working with directo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goya Award For Best Actor
The Goya Award for Best Actor (Spanish language, Spanish: ''Premio Goya a la mejor interpretación masculina protagonista'') is one of the Goya Awards, Spain's principal national film awards. Actors that won or were nominated for this category have had a significant presence in several film festivals both Spanish and international, Imanol Arias (''El Lute: Run for Your Life, Lute: Run for Your Life''), Fernando Rey (''Winter Diary''), Juan Echanove (''Madregilda''), Luis Tosar (''Take My Eyes''), Juan José Ballesta (''7 Virgins''), Juan Diego (actor), Juan Diego (''Go Away from Me''), José Sacristán (''The Dead Man and Being Happy''), Javier Gutiérrez Álvarez, Javier Gutiérrez (''Marshland (film), Marshland''), Ricardo Darín (''Truman (2015 film), Truman'') and Eduard Fernández (''Smoke & Mirrors (2016 film), Smoke & Mirrors'') received the Silver Shell for Best Actor at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, Juan Luis Galiardo (''Goodbye from the Heart''), Javier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
