The XV edition of the Gaudí Awards, held at the Liceu in Barcelona last Sunday, saw Sirat, the film by Oliver Laxe, as the major winner, securing eight awards. The film, which depicts a search in Africa and is a candidate for the Oscars and Goya Awards, was recognized as Best Non-Catalan Language Film and dominated the technical categories (sound, visual effects, photography, etc.).
The Best Film award went to Frontera, directed by Judith Colell, which collected four statuettes. This drama, set in the Catalan Pyrenees in 1943, also won the Audience Award and Best Supporting Actress for Bruna Cusí. Meanwhile, Sorda won three awards, including Best Director and Adapted Screenplay for Eva Libertad, and Best Supporting Actor for Álvaro Cervantes.
“"Stories that help us empathize with the world and bring a little light."
The gala had a distinctly feminist and socially committed tone. Ángela Cervantes won the Best Female Performance award for La fúria, while Mario Casas was named Best Actor for Molt lluny. The biggest disappointment was Romería, by Carla Simón, which only won one award despite 13 nominations.
“"Cinema is perspective, conscience, and responsibility. Telling stories is also a way of defending life."
