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The release of the film "The Monk" will be on January 27th

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También la lluvia: Best Latin American Film award at the 53 edition of Ariel Awards

Last Saturday May 7 took place the ceremony of Ariel Awards organized by the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences. Director of the film, Icíar Bollaín, won the award for Best Latin American film, an award shared with the Cuban director of "José Martí: el ojo del canario" (Cuba, Fernando Pérez). ...

Presented by singer-songwriter Elizabeth Ayoub, this documentary will take the form of a literary journey through the landscapes of Spain, Morocco and the heart of the Middle East

Through this tour you will examine the influence of the three main characters, both in its historical period and now days. ...

The film directed by David Pinillos wins the award to Best Feature Film

This award means another success for the film, which has just participated in the Festival of Pinamar (Argentina) and Nantes (France). At the same time, Unax Ugalde received the Award to Best Actor at the Festival CineEscena of La Laguna (Tenerife). The actor will travel to La Mirada Film Festival (Australia) to present Bon Appétit. ...

The last film of Icíar Bollaín was the most voted by the audience of the Berlin International Film Festival

The film inspired by the Water War that took place in Cochabamba (Bolivia) in April 2000, was welcome among the audience that gave the film the audience award in the Panorama section. The film has also been well received by the media. ...

The documentary directed by Alvaro Longoria and starring Javier Bardem

will illustrate the present and future of the last process of decolonization in Africa: Western Sahara ...

On March 2 begins in Havana the shooting of "Seven Days in Havana"

Seven days in Havana launches seven points of view of seven different situations of contemporary life in Havana through the perspectives and artistic interests of seven different and recognized directors, six foreigners and one Cuban: Juan Carlos Tabio, Laurent Cantet, Pablo Trapero, Elia Suleiman, Benicio del Toro, Gaspar Noe and Julio Medem. Each short fiction will tell one day of the week, through daily and extraordinary events that happen to different characters. Away from the tourist clichés, this movie wants to show the eclectic soul of the city going all over its neighbourhoods, showing their different environments, through different generations and cultures in a touching and comic way. The film is produced by Morena Films and Full House in association with Havana Club International. ...

David Pinillos has won the Goya for Best New Director for his debut film BON APPETIT

This romantic comedy also competed with Emilio Aragón (Pájaros de papel), Juana Macías (Planes para mañana) and Jonas Trueba ('All songs talk about me'). The film which premiered last November 12th has had great success from audiences and critics. Daniel, an ambitious young Spanish chef, just got his dream: a position in the prestigious Thomas Wackerle restaurant in Zurich. His extraordinary talent as a chef will lead him to progress at the demanding kitchen of Wackerle, but he can’t help his relationship with Hanna, the charming sommelier of the restaurant, transforming into something more than friendship. This unexpected situation will shake the tidy world of Daniel, facing a difficult decision: continue on the path of professional success or risk and fight for the girl he loves. ...

The film directed by Iciar Bollain get three awards at the XXV edition of the Goya Awards

Best Supporting Actor (Karra Elejalde), Best Production Management (Cristina Zumárraga) and Best Original Sountrack (Alberto Iglesias) Even the rain also had thirteen nominations this year: Best Director (Bollain), Best Original Screenplay (Paul Laverty), Best Original Sountrack (Alberto Iglesias), Best Actor (Luis Tosar), Best Supporting Actor (Karra Elejalde), Best Actor (Juan Carlos Aduviri), Best Director of Production (Cristina Zumárraga), Best Editing (Ángel Hernández Zoido), Best Costume Design (Sonia Grande), Best Hair and Makeup (Karmele Paco Soler and Rodriguez). Best Sound (Emilio Cortes, Nacho Royo and Pelayo Gutiérrez) and Best Special Effects (Gustavo Harry and Juanma Nogales). ...

Nominated for four Goya Awards

Room in Rome, a film directed by Julio Medem, got four nominations in the new edition of the Goya Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay (Julio Medem), Best Actress (Elena Anaya), Best Sensational New Actress (Natasha Yarovenko) and Best Original Song (Loving Strangers). ...

EVEN THE RAIN will represent Spain at the Ariel Awards in Mexico

The film will compete for Best Latin American Film at the 53rd Edition of the Ariel Awards from the Mexican Academy of Arts and Science. This is the highest prize granted by the Mexican Academy. The movie that will be screened next march 4th and compete with other five films, left Celda 211 directed by Daniel Monzón and Alex de la Iglesia´s Balada Triste de Trompeta, out of the selection. ...

Bon Appétit and Room in Rome are nominated for the 2011 Union Actors Awards
Among the candidates for the twentieth edition of the Awards we find Unax Ugalde for his performance in Bon Appétit and Elena Anaya, for Rome in Rome ...
Even the Rain has been recognized with six awards by the Círculo de Escritores Cinematográficos (CEC)
The film directed by Icíar Bollaín obtained six out of the eight prizes it was nominated for, last January 31st: Best Film, Director (Icíar Bollaín), Supporting Actor (Karra Elejalde), Original Screenplay (Paul Laverty), Cinematography (Álex Catalán) and Best Original Score (Alberto Iglesias). Also, Luis Tosar has been selected as the Best Actor of the Year by the Forqué Awards that EGEDA (Entidad de Gestión de Derechos de los Productores Audiovisuales) organizes. ...
The Bolivian Juan Carlos Aduviri received the Award for Best Actor at the last European Film Festival of Les Arcs
Aduviri, who plays the role of Hatuey, the rebel leader who stood up against the Spanish conquistadors and Daniel, who leads the demonstrations in the so-called Water War, received his first prize for his performance in “Even the rain” of these characters. In addition, the film won at the same festival the "Audience Choice Prize” and the "Young Jury Prize”, which classified the film as "fascinating, with an outstanding management". Another success for the film, which had previously participated in the Toronto Film Festival and the Seminci, received the award of the Cultural Diversity, given by the Spanish International Cooperation Agency (AECI). ...
The film is received with an ovation in his presentation
In there hyperbolic and formal times, to contemplate this simple and exciting film is a purifying exercise highly recommended (La Opinión de Málaga). ...
Málaga Film Festival
Worldwide premiere of the film in the closing ceremony of Málaga Spanish Film Festival ...
Bon Appétit at the Málaga Film Festival
Directed by David Pinillos competes in the official section. Bon Appetit is a story of friends who kiss and dare to cross that thin line between love and friendship that changes your life forever. Daniel, an ambitious young Spanish chef, just got his dream: a position in the prestigious Thomas Wackerle restaurant in Zurich. His extraordinary talent as a chef will lead him to make progress in the demanding kitchen of Wackerle, but he can’t help his relationship with Hanna, the charming sommelier of the restaurant, transforming into something more than friendship. This unexpected situation will shake the tidy world of Daniel, facing a difficult decision: continue on the path of professional success or risk and fight for the girl he loves. ...
On April 19, began the shooting of The Monk
Directed by Dominik Moll and starring Vincent Cassel, Sergi Lopez, Geraldine Chaplin, John Dauder and Déborah François, among others. "The Monk", tells the rise and fall of the capuchin monk Ambrosio (Vincent Cassel). After being abandoned newborn at the gates of a monastery, is educated by the monks. Soon he becomes a man admired for his eloquence and his skills as a preacher, but also becomes the object of envy. The admission to the convent of a mysterious novice, a beautiful young woman who hides behind a mask of wax and has been sent by the devil (Sergi Lopez) to corrupt Ambrosio, change the course of his life. From revered teacher and virtuoso, he will become considered a heretic criminal, accused by the Tribunal of the Inquisition of pact with the devil. ...
Cell 211 sweeps Goya Awards 2010
The film, directed by Daniel Monzón, becomes the big winner of the XXIV edition of Goya Awards by getting 8 awards: Best Picture, Best Director (Daniel Monzón), Best Adapted Screenplay (Jorge Guerricaechevarría and Daniel Monzón), Best Lead Actor ( Luis Tosar), Best Supporting Actress (Marta Etura), Best Actor (Alberto Ammann), Best Editing (Map Pastor) and Best Sound (Sergio Burmann, Jaime Fernandez and Carlos Farauolo). ...
Cell 211
Wins in CEC Awards ...
Cell 211
Swept to victory on José María Forqué Awards ...
Cell 211
The film has reached the top with its 16 nominations for the 2010 Goya Awards ...
Últimos Testigos
Nominated for Best Documentary for the 2010 Goya Awards ...
Che. Guerrilla
Obtains a nomination for BEST LINE PRODUCER for the 2010 Goya Awards ...
Cell 211
Reaches 10 million Euros at the Spanish box office ...
Even the rain
End of shooting ...
Morena Films celebrates 10 years
Morena Films was born 10 years ago with a clear international vocation of producing full-lenght films, documentaries and television contents realized in collaboration with other countries ...
Cell 211
Obtains the AUDIENCE AWARD at the Festival des Arcs (France) ...
Daniel y Ana
“Daniel & Ana” in San Sebastian Film Festival ...
“Cell 211” in Toronto
After it’s participation in the Venice International Film Festival, “Cell 211” will next take part of the Toronto International Film Festival. ...
“Cell 211”
In Venice International Film Festival ...
Trailer Released for “Cell 211”
You can now the trailer for the upcoming film “Cell 211” ...
Shooting Commences on “Neon Flesh"
Shooting commenced today on a new film written and directed by Paco Cabezas starring Mario Casas and Angelina Molina. ...