‘Modelo 77’ sweeps 13 Carmen Awards out of its 14 nominations

After the events of the previous Saturday at the Feroz Awards gala, all eyes of Spanish cinema had focused on the second edition of the Carmen Awards of the Andalusian Film Academy, held yesterday in Almería. Following the allegations of sexual assaults at the 10th edition of the aforementioned awards, part of the press reacted with a coup de clickbait (exactly what its president, Maria Guerradenounced in a very precarious profession), the usual one colored them with their usual yellowish tints, and the vast majority focused on the professionalism of information processing.

Sexual assaults have always happened, and unfortunately, they will happen again. What is important is the speed with which they are acted upon and the availability of protocols that neutralize and stop these intolerable behaviors.

The Andalusian Film Academy is young, but very well prepared. Days before the gala, it had already announced the existence of its protocol against sexual assault and harassment based on sexual orientation, identity and/or gender expression. In other words, much further in protection than any other. The result was a wonderful after party, together with the usual friendliness and hospitality of the members of the great family of Andalusian cinema.

In the ceremony of this second edition, the leading role fell to model 77of alberto rodriguez and its 13 Carmen Awards out of 14 nominations. Nothing comparable to the heroic feat of taking the 13 home, due to its almost 40 kilos of bronze in the statuettes that will change from their resin composition, in their first edition, to the current metal, and which originated recurring jokes in many of the installments. .

Among the 62 titles presented to the Andalusian Film Academy, which shows the growing Andalusian production, Alberto Rodríguez’s film has managed to place itself in the 8th position of the most watched Spanish production of the year, with almost 400,000 viewers and a collection of more than two million euros. Another piece of information that confirms the excellent health of Andalusian cinema is that one out of every five nominations for the next Goyas ceremony is Andalusian, in the words of Antonio de la Torre, who accompanied an inspired Belen Cuesta already a fun save queen.

Oliver’s universeof Alexis Morante It was another of the most awarded films, with 3 Carmen Awards for best relief actor, adapted screenplay and special effects. the gentilesof santi amodeoone of the productions most unfairly forgotten by nominations of the year, won two Carmen Awards for best new actress and, also, supporting actress.

Throughout the gala, which began with a fitting tribute to the western and the endless number of films shot in Almería since the 1950s (Indiana Jones, Game of Thrones, Patton…), Tasty anecdotes followed one another, even leading to a live formal marriage request from one of the winners of the best adapted script. the president Martha Velasco He also claimed the need to continue telling stories from the land of their creators, without having to go to other capitals or territories, with sensitivity and Andalusian accent.

One of the most endearing moments of the gala was the well-deserved Honor Award for the actress in alone, Maria Galiana; and words of thanks from Laura Hojmann for the Carmen Award for best documentary, dedicating the award to the need for memory and to all women.

A young but well-prepared Film Academy, which is becoming established, as well as an industry that is increasingly established and willing to remain at home, such as the production company La Claqueta, which celebrated its 20th anniversary by receiving a Carmen Award for his fiction short, Kid stuff.

The awards season continues to advance and, after the Carmen, the Goya Awards are approaching, which will be held for its 37th edition, in Seville, on February 11. Obviously, also with a protocol against sexual assault. The unknown of his gala will be if his academics with their votes have chosen to diversify the awards (as has happened with the Forqué, the Gaudí and the Feroz) or focus them on a film, like the Carmen.

Ace Beasts it has 17 candidacies; model 77 with 16; alcarràs and five little wolves with 11; and little pig and God’s crooked lines with 6. Will the name of Rodrigo Sorogoyen, which also won the Carmen Award for best non-Andalusian production? In just a few days we will tell you all the details.

Complete list of the II Carmen Awards of the Andalusian Film Academy:

CARMEN OF HONOR AWARD: María Galiana

BEST FEATURE FILM: Model 77 – Atípica Films SL, Movistar +

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM: To the women of Spain. María Lejárraga – Summer Films

BEST DIRECTOR: Alberto Rodríguez – Model 77

BEST FEMALE LEADING PERFORMANCE: Natalia de Molina – The Turtle Maneuver

BEST MALE PERFORMANCE IN THE LEADING ROAD: Miguel Herrán – Modelo 77

BEST ORIGINAL SCRIPT: Rafael Cobos and Alberto Rodríguez – Model 77

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: Alexis Morante, Raúl Santos and Miguel Ángel González – Oliver’s Universe

BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING SUPPORT: Paula Díaz – Las Gentiles

BEST MALE PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING SUPPORT: Jesús Carroza – Modelo 77

BEST NEW DIRECTOR: Nuria Vargas – Controversial

BEST RELEASE FEMALE PERFORMANCE: África de la Cruz – Las Gentiles

BEST BREAKDOWN MALE PERFORMANCE: Lorca Prada – El universo de Óliver

BEST EDITING: José MG Moyano – Model 77

BEST ART DIRECTION: Pepe Domínguez del Olmo – Model 77

BEST DIRECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Álex Catalán – Model 77

BEST PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: Manuela Ocón Aburto – Model 77

BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC: Julio de la Rosa – Model 77

BEST ORIGINAL SONG: Half Nana – By Antonio Manuel with Rocío Márquez and Javier Prieto – Pico Reja. The truth that the earth hides

BEST COSTUME: Fernando García – Model 77

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRDRESSING: Yolanda Piña and Félix Terrero – Model 77

BEST SOUND: Dani de Zayas – Model 77

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS: Juan Ventura and Amparo Martínez Barco – Oliver’s Universe

BEST FEATURE FILM FROM A NON-ANDALUSIAN PRODUCTION: As bestas – Arcadia Motion Pictures, Caballo Films and Cronos Entertainment

BEST FICTION SHORT FILM: Children’s Things – TalYCual and La Claqueta

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM: We Accompany Each Other – Fourminds Films and Acheron Films