SEVILLE, Feb 12 (Reuters) – The Spanish movie academy’s Goya Awards paid tribute on Saturday to the late Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura, whereas French actress Juliette Binoche picked up a world honorary award.
Saura, who died on Friday aged 91, had been attributable to obtain the academy’s honorary Goya Award on the annual ceremony.
It was awarded posthumously, and to applause his widow Eulalia Ramón learn out Saura’s personal phrases, written earlier than his demise: “I’m sorry I can’t be with you”.
The filmaker was credited with main the awakening of Spain’s artwork cinema after many years of fascist dictatorship underneath Francisco Franco.
“As Bestas”, which is Galician for “The Beasts” and is a tense thriller, gained 9 accolades together with for greatest movie, director, actor and music.
Spanish film star Penelope Cruz was nominated for greatest supporting actress for her position in “En Los Margenes”, a movie about housing issues. The class was gained by Susi Sanchez for her position in “Lullaby”.
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