‘Frontera’de Judith Colellwas surprised to receive the award for the best film in the Catalan language from Gaudí v ‘orphan’in his entire career at the Oscars, he achieved two statuses, the highest in the technical categories.
The historical thriller ‘Frontera’, set primarily for refugees from the Franco regime in the Pirineos, took part in four other selections in the highest category in Catalan: “Esmorza amb mi”, “Sides of the River”, “Molt Lluny” y “Wolfgang”.
Colello’s strip was nominated in one category out of those that reached three (Catalan film, supporting actress and clothing), as well as a special audience award, which was chosen by audience vote.
Collell, filmmaker and academic
Colell, who this night had the opportunity to collaborate on the face of the director with the institutional mandate of the president of the Academy of Catalan Film, reiterated the “good moment” of filmmaking and criticism of Catalan productions, and at the same time defended in recognized statements that filming in Catalonia “is an act of resistance and trust”. Eph.
Colello’s victory brought it about especially the women’s galawith 52% of the nominees in the nominal categories and above all with the five presenters of the gala evening: Nora Navas, Maria Molins, Maria Arnal, Laura Weissmahr y Carla Quilez.
Feminist advocacy also left space to fill the gala as soon as possible Gemma BlascoGaudí’s favorite novel director “The Furies”about the power of art against sexual violence, which I experienced as a first person for years.
In the total number of awards, without embargo, the winner of the night won the belt Oliver Lax -won prizes for his compromises in Los Angeles – which he won with several Gaudí awards, including best film in Catalan.
Other categories, mostly technical, were created with silver for the film about desert ravers: Best Art Direction, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, Best Photography, Best Original Score, Best Production Direction and Best Art Production.
‘Romería’, one of the three
The film, which started as a favorite with 13 nominations, “Romeria”de Carla Simonwon only the award: best breakthrough performance for Llúcia Garcia. A very distinct balance that resulted in Gaudí’s “Alcarràs” in 2023 with five galardons.
Among the names of the great night of Catalan cinema was the incorrigible Albert Serra, who won the award for best documentary and best editing with his ‘Tardes de soledad’.
‘Deaf’an intimate story about hearing impairment, also won three awards at home: Best Supporting Actor (Álvaro Cervantes), Best Performance by an Actor and Best Director (Eva Libertad).
Premio para los hermanos Cervantes
Among the best interpretations, Mario Casaswho loved Catalan, made Gaudí the best leading actor “Multy Far Away”.
asimism, Angela Cervantes if you received a Best Actress award for you “The Furies”. Double of the Cervantes brothers who recognized the Sendas statues with his proud mother in public.
XVIII the year of the Gaudí Awards was celebrated in the Gran Teatro del Liceu, a special scenario that, in addition to the traditional red dressing in the cinema, also welcomed events by artists such as Joan Dausa, Marina Rossell, Maria Arnal, Salvador Sobral y Magali Sara.
1,800 guests attended the gala, which took place in the center of the city and attracted the stars of Catalan cinema in the minutes before the ceremony.
Nothing more to start the gala evening, in which she did not fail in the authority of the Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasunand Gaudí paid tribute to Sabadell cameraman Tomàs Pladevall, who died less than a week ago.
Immigration defense
Honor Award Sílvia Muntová He was just one of the voices that spoke at this gala about the “dark moment” that lives in the world and that helps us take refuge in the cinema.
Among other claims, including those of people with disabilities, there have been various awards from laureates or prize presenters highlighting migrants’ claims.
Among other things, the winner for Best Actress, Angela Cervanteswho wanted to thank the migrants for the “sacrifice” of getting out of their country and coming to work and live.
“It has made me more empathetic and human and I welcome every day that I have heard your stories explained in these booths,” he added.
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