Industry heavyweights flock to Madrid for the 12th edition of Ibero-Americaâs annual film awards ceremony
Madrid, Spain, has got the film industry buzzing, with the 12th Platino Awards set to take place on Sunday night. Industry icons, including Eva Longoria, are set to attend the event, with the prestigious showâs honorary prize going to the Hollywood star. The awards ceremony brings together the biggest filmmakers from central and southern America, Spain and Portugal, all competing for the top honors.
- Among the nominees are Brazilian actor Gabriel Leone for Netflixâs F1 series Senna and Spanish legend Pedro AlmodĂłvar for his English-language debut The Room Next Door, which premiered in Venice last year.
- Fernanda Torres is nominated for her performance in Walter Sallesâ Iâm Still Here, while Ărsula CorberĂł is nominated for her role in Luis Ortegaâs Kill the Jockey.
- Other notable nominees include Spanish director Luis Ortega, who is nominated for best director for Kill the Jockey.
Discussion with Luis Ortega
The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Luis Ortega, the Argentine director nominated for best director for Kill the Jockey, to discuss politics, his next film, and the challenges faced by Spanish-language content in the global film industry. âI donât like traveling,â Ortega says, admitting that the right-wing Trump administration makes the U.S. and Miami, where Ortega grew up, less appealing. âI donât like police.â He also mentions that he gets strip-searched at the airport, which he finds uncomfortable. When asked about his latest project, Kill the Jockey, Ortega says, âItâs a story about two jockeys evading capture by a powerful mobster in Buenos Aires. It debuted to critical acclaim and was Argentinaâs entry for best international feature film at this yearâs Oscars.â
Ortega also discusses the challenges of funding his next film, Magnetized. âThe whole getting the money part is boring,â he says, clarifying that he means dealing with people who have money. He continues, âI donât have friends with money,â but somehow manages to secure funding for his projects. Ortegaâs new film, Magnetized, is about a priest who smokes crack and gives impassioned speeches while under the influence. He is still working on the script and says that the film will be commercial, but acknowledges that it may not be taken seriously by some.
Challenges faced by Spanish-language content
Luis Ortega highlights the challenges faced by Spanish-language content in the global film industry. He states, âPeople donât like reading subtitles.â He also mentions that he has to know English to communicate with international partners, but people who know English may not be familiar with Spanish. Ortega notes that this is a problem not only in Argentina but also worldwide. He references the dubbing industry, where Spanish-language content is often dubbed over. He says, âSpain has their own Pacino who dubs the actorâs voice for every film he stars in.â He jokes that Pacinoâs voice is so iconic that his fans may think that Pacino is still alive.
Positivity from Brazilian actor
Brazilian actor Hugo Bonemer is slightly more optimistic about the prospects of Spanish-language content in the global film industry. He tells The Hollywood Reporter, âEvery human being wants to be valued by their work, recognized for their efforts.â Bonemer references his experience filming Netflixâs Senna, which became the streamerâs most-watched non-English language series worldwide after its release. Bonemer notes that filming in South America was a unique experience, with the cast and crew often living on location. He says, âIn terms of nation, of course, there is this pride like, âyeah, thereâs Brazil.
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