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Cloistered Calling: 'Los Domingos' Tops Goya Race
14 Jan
Summary
- Film 'Los Domingos' leads Goya Award nominations.
- 'Sirât' earned 11 nominations and is Spain's Oscar submission.
- Both films premiered at major festivals last year.
Alauda Ruiz De Azúa's directorial debut, 'Los Domingos,' is leading the pack with the highest number of nominations for the upcoming Goya Awards. The film, which had its premiere last year at the San Sebastian Film Festival where it clinched the top prize, explores a compelling narrative about a young woman's spiritual calling.
"Los Domingos" centers on Ainara, a bright 17-year-old contemplating her university path. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she feels a divine calling, leading her to embrace the life of a cloistered nun. This profound decision surprises her family, creating significant tension and testing their relationships.
Meanwhile, Oliver Laxe's "Sirât" has garnered an impressive 11 Goya nominations. This film, which made its debut at Cannes last year winning the Jury Prize, is also Spain's official submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. It tells the story of a father and son's search for a missing daughter amidst the backdrop of a remote Moroccan rave.
