Spain / France / Italy,
2004, 125 min
Directed by:
Alejandro AmenábarCinematography:
Javier AguirresarobeComposer:
Alejandro AmenábarCast:
Javier Bardem, Belén Rueda, Lola Dueñas, Mabel Rivera, Celso Bugallo, Clara Segura, Alberto Jiménez, Tamar Novas, Francesc Garrido, Josep Maria Pou (more)Plots(1)
Life story of Spaniard Ramon Sampedro, who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity. Film explores Ramon’s relationships with two women: Julia, a lawyer who supports his cause, and Rosa, a local woman who wants to convince him that life is worth living. Through the gift of his love, these two women are inspired to accomplish things they never previously thought possible. Despite his wish to die, Ramon taught everyone he encountered the meaning, value and preciousness of life. Though he could not move himself, he had an uncanny ability to move others. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2005 - Alejandro Amenábar (Best Foreign Language Film)
- 2005 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2005 - Alejandro Amenábar (Best International Film)
European Film Awards
- 2004 - Alejandro Amenábar (Best Director)
- 2004 - Javier Bardem (Best Actor)
- 2004 - Alejandro Amenábar (Best Film)
- 2004 - Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil (Best Screenwriter)
- 2004 - Javier Aguirresarobe (Best Cinematographer)
César Awards
- 2006 - Best Foreign Film
Goya Awards
- 2005 - Best Film
- 2005 - Alejandro Amenábar (Best Director)
- 2005 - Javier Bardem (Best Actor)
- 2005 - Lola Dueñas (Best Actress)
- 2005 - Celso Bugallo (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2005 - Mabel Rivera (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2005 - Tamar Novas (Best New Actor)
- 2005 - Belén Rueda (Best New Actress)
- 2005 - Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2005 - Javier Aguirresarobe (Best Cinematography)
- 2005 - Best Sound
- 2005 - Alejandro Amenábar (Best Original Score)
- 2005 - Best Make Up
- 2005 - Best Production Supervision
- 2005 - Benjamín Fernández (Best Art Direction)
Golden Globes
- 2005 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
- 2005 - Javier Bardem (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2005 - Best Foreign Language Film
- 2005 - Javier Bardem (Best Actor)
Venice Film Festival
- 2004 - Alejandro Amenábar (Silver Lion - Grand Jury Prize)
- 2004 - Javier Bardem (Volpi Cup for Best Actor)
- 2004 - Alejandro Amenábar (Golden Lion for Best Film)