#Spain
Carla Simon’s Berlinale Winner “Alcarràs” Named as Spain’s Oscar Pick
This year’s recipient of the Berlinale’s highest honor may be heading to the Oscars. Spain has selected Golden Bear winner “Alcarràs” as its pick for the international...
Penélope Cruz-Starrer “The Queen of Spain” Acquired by Samuel Goldwyn Films
Samuel Goldwyn Films has snagged the U.S. rights to “The Queen of Spain,” a comedy that sees Oscar winner Penélope Cruz playing a film star. ScreenDaily reports that a VOD launch is planned for...
Emmanuelle Bercot’s “150 Milligrams” to Open San Sebastian Film Fest
French writer-director-actress Emmanuelle Bercot’s “150 Milligrams” will open the 2016 San Sebastian Film Festival, Variety reports. The drama will kick off the 64th edition of the fest...
Spain’s Oscar Short-List: Two of Three Films are Directed by Women
Spain won’t announce its Academy Award candidate until September 7, but the country has revealed their short-list of contenders, and two of the three films are directed by women: Iciar Bollain’s...