The 2023 Goya Awards in Seville promise to be a historic edition that will consolidate the city as a first-class cultural reference point.
📅When and where will the 2023 Goya Awards in Seville take place?
The 2023 Goya Awards in Seville will be held on Saturday 11 February 2023. The gala will begin at 22:00 (Spanish mainland time), although the red carpet will open at 19:00 to welcome the stars of Spanish cinema.
The chosen venue is the FIBES Palace of Congresses and Exhibitions in Seville, the same venue that successfully hosted the 2019 gala, when the city became the first venue outside Madrid in the history of the awards.
This is not the first time Seville has hosted The 2023 Goya Awards in Seville (and those of 2019). The Andalusian city has more than proven its ability to organise events of this magnitude, and everything points to this edition exceeding expectations.
🏛️Who organises the Goya Awards?
The 2023 Goya Awards in Seville are organised by the Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain, an institution founded in 1986 with the aim of promoting and recognising the quality of Spanish cinema.
The gala will be hosted by actors Antonio de la Torre and Clara Lago, who are making their debut as hosts of this very special ceremony. Both will be in charge of guiding a night that promises strong emotions and unforgettable moments.
📜A brief history: the origin of the Goya Awards
The Goya Awards were born in 1987 as an initiative of the newly created Film Academy. The first ceremony was held at the Teatro Lope de Vega in Madrid on 17 March 1987, in the presence of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía.
Why are they called Goya?
The name of the awards was not a unanimous decision initially. Among the options considered were Premios Lumière, Premios Buñuel or even Soles. Finally, Goya prevailed for several reasons:
- It is a short and resonant name, like the Oscars or the Césars.
- Francisco de Goya is a universally recognised painter representative of Spanish culture.
- His pictorial style, with an almost sequential treatment of images, is considered close to cinematic language.
- The first physical Goya was a dismountable sculpture by artist Miguel Ortiz Berrocal weighing 15 kilos, combining the painter's bust with a camera. Today, the famous "big head" weighs just under 3 kilos.
Historical milestones
Throughout its 37 editions, The 2023 Goya Awards in Seville join a long tradition of successes and memorable moments:
- Film with most Goyas: Mar adentro (2004) with 14 awards.
- Most awarded actor: Javier Bardem, with 5 Goyas.
- Most awarded actress: Verónica Forqué and Carmen Maura, with 4 Goyas each.
- Most nominated technician: Reyes Abades (special effects), with 39 nominations and 9 awards.
🎬Nominees for the 2023 Goya Awards in Seville
The 2023 Goya Awards in Seville feature an exceptional Spanish film harvest. For the first time in history, all categories will have five nominees, instead of four, to recognise the high level of this year's productions.
Main favourites
🏆 As bestas
- Best film, Best direction, Best actor, Best actress
🏆 Modelo 77
- Best film, Best direction, Best actor
🏆 Alcarràs
- Best film, Best direction, Best original screenplay
🏆 Cinco lobitos
- Best film, Best new direction, Best actress
Main categories
🏆 Best Film:
- As bestas (Rodrigo Sorogoyen)
- Cinco lobitos (Alauda Ruiz de Azúa)
- La maternal (Pilar Palomero)
- Modelo 77 (Alberto Rodríguez)
🏆 Best Direction:
- Rodrigo Sorogoyen for As bestas
- Pilar Palomero for La maternal
- Carlos Vermut for Mantícora
- Alberto Rodríguez for Modelo 77
🏆 Best Leading Actor:
- Denis Ménochet for As bestas
- Luis Tosar for En los márgenes
- Nacho Sánchez for Mantícora
- Javier Gutiérrez for Modelo 77
- Miguel Herrán for Modelo 77
🏆 Best Leading Actress:
- Marina Foïs for As bestas
- Laia Costa for Cinco lobitos
- Anna Castillo for Girasoles silvestres
- Bárbara Lennie for Los renglones torcidos de Dios
🏆 Honorary Goya 2023
The 2023 Goya Awards in Seville will pay tribute to legendary filmmaker Carlos Saura, who passed away on 10 February 2023, with the Honorary Goya. An emotional recognition of a career full of masterpieces such as Tango, Goya in Bordeaux or Cría cuervos.
In addition, French actress Juliette Binoche will receive the International Goya in recognition of her extraordinary career.
🌟What does hosting the 2023 Goya Awards mean for Seville?
For Seville, The 2023 Goya Awards in Seville are much more than a gala. They represent:
- An international showcase: The gala will be broadcast live worldwide, projecting Seville's image as a first-class cultural and tourist destination.
- A boost for the Andalusian audiovisual industry: Andalusia is the third region with the most film academics, only behind Madrid and Barcelona. The Andalusian audiovisual industry is increasingly relevant.
- A guaranteed success: As Seville's mayor, Antonio Muñoz, stated: "The city will once again throw itself into cinema and we will once again demonstrate that Seville is culture".
- Activities for everyone: In the days leading up to the gala, Seville will be filled with cinema-related activities: screenings of nominated films, meetings with actors and filmmakers, exhibitions and a photocall at the Town Hall where citizens can have their photo taken with a replica of the Goya.
🌿 A sustainable gala
The 2023 Goya Awards in Seville are committed to sustainability. The Film Academy has implemented measures to reduce the environmental impact of the gala:
- The statuettes are made from recycled material (recycled bronze).
- The red carpet and photocall will be recyclable.
- The 3R rule will be applied: reduce, reuse and recycle.
🏡Where to stay to experience the 2023 Goya Awards in Seville?
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