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2nd Carmen Awards
The 2nd Carmen Awards were presented by the Andalusian Film Academy on 4 February 2023 at Almerías . Background The ceremony enjoyed the support from Diputación Provincial de Almería, the Andalusia's Regional Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, , and RTVA, and the collaboration of Fundación SGAE, , and Andalucía Film Commission. In November 2022, actress María Galiana was announced as the recipient of the life-achievement honorary award. The 2nd edition added new categories (up to a total of 24 categories), including the recognition of the Best Spanish Film without a share of Andalusian production. Nominations were read on 14 December 2022 by Eva Almaya and Ignacio Mateos. Belén Cuesta and Salva Reina were later disclosed as the gala hosts. The gala featured musical performances by María Peláe, Abraham Mateo, Nuria Fergó, and The Gardener. ''Prison 77 ''Prison 77'' ( es, Modelo 77, links=no) is a 2022 Spanish historical thriller drama film directed by Albert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Almería
Almería (, , ) is a city and municipality of Spain, located in Andalusia. It is the capital of the province of the same name. It lies on southeastern Iberia on the Mediterranean Sea. Caliph Abd al-Rahman III founded the city in 955. The city grew wealthy during the Islamic era, becoming a world city throughout the 11th and 12th centuries. It enjoyed an active port that traded silk, oil and raisins. Etymology The name "Almería" comes from the city's former Arabic name, ''Madīnat al-Mariyya'', meaning "city of the watchtower". As the settlement was originally port or coastal suburb of Pechina, it was initially known as ''Mariyyat al-Bajjāna'' (''Bajjāna'' being the Arabic name for Pechina). History The origin of Almería is connected to the 9th-century establishment of the so-called Republic of Pechina (Bajjana) some kilometres to the north, which was for a time autonomous from the Cordobese central authority: the settlement of current-day Almería initially developed as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
María Peláe
María Peláez Sánchez (born 31 March 1990), known professionally as María Peláe, is a Spanish singer and composer. She has released two albums, entitled ''Hipocondría'' and ''La folcrónica''. She participated as a contestant in the ninth edition of Antena 3's '' Tu cara me suena'' (2021–2022), finishing third. Her music is a mix of flamenco and pop rhythms, and the words to her songs are often humorous and critical of society. Life and career She was born in Málaga on 31 March 1990. At the age of 13, she was given a guitar, and at 16, she gave her first concert as a percussionist. At the age of 18, shortly before entering medical school, she gave her first concert as a soloist (guitar and voice). She felt so strongly about it that she decided to study something that would allow her to combine it with music, which led her to choose social work and, later, anthropology. In 2016, she released her first studio album, ''Hipocondría'', thanks to a crowdfunding campaign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainbow (2022 Film)
''Rainbow'' is a 2022 Spanish fantasy drama film directed by Paco León, loosely based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz''. The film stars Dora Postigo, Áyax Pedrosa, Wekaforé Jibril (Spirit Disco), Carmen Maura, Carmen Machi and Luis Bermejo. The film premiered at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival on 18 September 2022. It later received a release in select theatres in Spain on 23 September 2022, and a streaming debut on Netflix on 30 September. Premise The film, "not a musical film" but featuring "a lot of music" according to Paco León, follows the coming-of-age story of a teenager with an extraordinary musical talent ( Dora) leaving home alongside her dog Toto upon a quarrel with her father Diego, embarking on a journey to 'Ciudad Capital'. Cast Production ''Rainbow'' is inspired on L. Frank Baum's ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz''. Paco León co-wrote the screenplay alongside Javier Gullón, and is also credited as prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Javier Gullón
Javier Gullón (born 1975) is a Spanish screenwriter. Biography Javier Gullón was born in Logroño in 1975. He garnered a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards for ''Enemy'', and two Goya Award nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 27th Goya Awards for ''Invader'', and at the 34th Goya Awards for ''Advantages of Travelling by Train''. His other films have included ''King of the Hill'', ''Hierro'', ''Out of the Dark'', ''Aftermath'', and ''Rainbow''. He has been married to Ayako Fujitani is a Japanese writer and actress. Early life Ayako Fujitani was born in Osaka, Japan. She is the daughter of Steven Seagal by his first wife, aikido master Miyako Fujitani. As a teenager, she also resided in Los Angeles. Career Acting Fujita ... since 2016 and has a daughter. References External links * Spanish male screenwriters 21st-century Spanish screenwriters Living people 1982 births People from Logroñ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paco León
Francisco León Barrios (born 4 October 1974), known as Paco León () is a Spanish actor, producer, director, screenwriter and activist. Born in Seville, León began his career in television comedy roles in Andalusian regional productions. Following appearances in sketch show ', he became popular in Spain for his performance from 2005 to 2014 in sitcom ''Aída'', portraying Luisma, a good-natured rehabilitated drug addict. In addition to his acting career, he has also pursued an activity as a filmmaker and show creator, starting with his debut feature ''Carmina or Blow Up'' (2012), for which he was nominated to the Goya Award for Best New Director. He has since featured in series such as '' The House of Flowers'' and ''Arde Madrid'' (also show creator) and films such as ''Kiki, Love to Love'' (also director). He is also a prominent campaigner for HIV/AIDS causes. Career León's first roles were in comedy television, on ''Mariquilla Ríe Perlas'' and ''Castillos en el aire'' in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rafael Cobos
Rafael Cobos López (born 1973) is a Spanish screenwriter and playwright. He is a recurring co-scribe of Alberto Rodríguez's films. He has won two Goya Awards (for ''Marshland'' and '' Smoke & Mirrors''). Biography Rafael Cobos López was born in 1973 in Seville. After starting studies in medicine, he dropped out and switched to a degree in audiovisual communication. Together with Rodríguez, Cobos has penned the screenplays of the films '' 7 Virgins'' (2005), ''After'', ''Marshland'' (2014), '' Smoke & Mirrors'' (2016), ''Prison 77'' (2022) and the television series '' La peste''. He has also participated in the writing of Kike Maíllo Enrique "Kike" Maíllo Iznájar (; born 3 June 1975) is a Spanish film director and screenwriter. He is best known for ''Eva'', which won him the 2011 Goya Award for Best New Director. Biography From 1994 Maíllo studies at the Escola Superior de ...'s '' Toro'' (2016). References {{Screenwriter-stub 1973 births 21st-century Spanis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santi Amodeo
Santiago José "Santi" Amodeo Ojeda (born 1969) is a Spanish film director, screenwriter, musician and composer. Biography Santi was born in Seville Seville (; es, Sevilla, ) is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula ... and was lead guitar and composer of the bands ''Pestiños Revenios'' and ''Relicarios''. He has worked with Alberto Rodriguez in many film projects. and his latest film is 'Yo, mi mujer y mi mujer muerta' released in 2019. Filmography Filmography as film director: *''Prólogo a una historia de carreteras'' (1998). With Alberto Rodriguez. *''Bancos'' (1999). With Alberto Rodriguez. *''El Factor Pilgrim'' (2000). With Alberto Rodriguez. *'' Astronautas'' (2003). *'' Cabeza de perro'' (2005). *'' ¿Quién mató a Bambi?'' (2013). *''Yo, mi mujer y mi mujer muerta'' (2019). *'' Las g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Franco
Fernando Franco García (born 1976) is a Spanish film editor, director and screenwriter. Biography Fernando Franco García was born in Seville in 1976. He earned a licentiate degree in audiovisual communication from the University of Seville and a diploma in film editing from the ECAM. Already a seasoned film editor, his feature film directorial debut '' Wounded'' (2013) earned him a Goya Award for Best New Director and a nomination to the Goya Award for Best Original Screenplay. His debuting directorial efforts were followed by ''Dying'' (2017) and ''The Rite of Spring ''The Rite of Spring''. Full name: ''The Rite of Spring: Pictures from Pagan Russia in Two Parts'' (french: Le Sacre du printemps: tableaux de la Russie païenne en deux parties) (french: Le Sacre du printemps, link=no) is a ballet and orchestral ...'' (2022). Accolades References Living people People from Seville Spanish film editors 21st-century Spanish screenwriters Spanish film directors 197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver's Universe
''Oliver's Universe'' ( es, El universo de Óliver, links=no) is a 2022 coming-of-age film directed by which stars Rubén Fulgencio as the title character alongside Salva Reina, María León and Pedro Casablanc. It adapts the novel ''El universo de Óliver'' by Miguel Ángel González Carrasco. Plot Set in 1985, with the backdrop of the approach of Comet Halley to Earth, the plot tracks the mishaps of Óliver, an overly imaginative tween, who, having just moved together with his parents to the home of crazed grandfather Gabriel near Algeciras, seeks the latter's help in order to cope with his problems. Cast Production An adaptation of the novel ''El universo de Óliver'' by Miguel Ángel González, the screenplay was penned by Miguel Ángel González, Alexis Morante and Raúl Santos. The film was produced by Pecado Films (José Alba) and La Claqueta PC (Olmo Figueredo González-Quevedo) alongside Sinehan Capital AIE. It had the participation of RTVE, Canal Sur and Crea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alberto Rodríguez Librero
Alberto Rodríguez Librero (born 11 May 1971) is a Spanish film director and screenwriter. Selected filmography Bibliography * El cine de Alberto Rodríguez. Conversaciones, de Manuel Lamarca, Ediciones Carena, Barcelona, 2020, . References External links * 1971 births Living people People from Seville Spanish film directors Spanish male screenwriters Spanish male writers Best Director Goya Award winners 21st-century Spanish screenwriters {{Spain-film-director-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gentiles
''The Gentiles'' ( es, Las gentiles, links=no) is a 2021 Spanish drama film, directed, written, produced, and scored by Santi Amodeo. It stars África de la Cruz and Paula Díaz alongside Olga Navalón, Lola Buero and Alva Inger. Plot Set in Seville, the plot tracks Ana, a teenager and social media enthusiast who feels attracted to Corrales, and which otherwise becomes acquainted with a suicide-related game. Cast Production The film was produced by Grupo Tranquilo PC, Sacromonte Films and Las Gentiles AIE, with the participation of Canal Sur and funding from the Regional Government of Andalusia. Shooting began in February 2021 in Seville. Alex Catalán was responsible for the cinematography. The music was composed by Bronquio and Amodeo himself. Release The film was presented at the 18th Seville European Film Festival in November 2021. It also screened at the Tallinn Festival. Distributed by Alfa Pictures, it was theatricallly released in Spain on 3 June 2022. Recep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rite Of Spring (film)
''The Rite of Spring'' ( es, La consagración de la primavera, links=no) is a 2022 Spanish drama film with comedy elements directed by Fernando Franco which stars Valèria Sorolla, Telmo Irureta, and Emma Suárez. Plot Delving into the topic of sexual repression (and awakening), the plot tracks Laura, a young woman from a conservative background moving to a ''colegio mayor'' in Madrid to study a degree in Chemistry. She meets David, a boy with cerebral palsy living with his mother Isabel. Laura establishes a friendly relationship with Isabel and David and accepts to masturbate David in their home in exchange for money. Cast Cast The screenplay was penned by Franco alongside Begoña Arostegui. ''The Rite of Spring'' was produced by Lazona, Kowalski Films, Ferdydurke Films and Blizzard Films, with participation of RTVE, Canal Sur, EiTB, Movistar Plus+ and Cosmopolitan, collaboration from the Madrid regional administration, funding from ICAA and support from . Shooti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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