In Catalonia, the Acadèmia del Cinema Català is preparing to celebrate the 16th Gaudí Awards 2024 gala on February 4 at the Barcelona International Convention Center (CCIB).
With a list of nominees recently revealed, anticipation has begun to grow around this outstanding celebration of Catalan cinema.
This year, two films stand out as the favorites, accumulating an impressive number of nominations. “Creatura” and “Saben aquell” lead the race with 15 and 13 nominations, respectively.
These awards come as no surprise to the Catalan film industry, as both films have left a significant mark on the year’s cinematic panorama.
In the directing category, established figures such as Isabel Coixet, David Trueba and Elena Martín are positioned as favorites. In addition, the unexpected presence of Agustí Villaronga, who could receive a posthumous award, adds an element of emotion to the ceremony.
Nominees for the Gaudí Awards 2024
The acting categories are also packed with talent. Among the prominent names are David Verdaguer, Laia Costa, Carolina Yuste, Enric Auquer and Bruna Cusí. Each has made a lasting impression in their respective films, and the competition promises to be intense.
The reading of the nominations was carried out by Vicky Luengo and Pol López, both winners of the Gaudí for best actress and actor last year for “Suro”. This year, the Gaudí d’Honor-Miquel Porter award recognizes the outstanding career of filmmaker Rosa Vergès, who will receive the award during the gala.
Details about the gala
The Gaudí Awards gala will take place on Saturday, February 3, 202, and the Acadèmia del Cinema Català has introduced a code of conduct in the rules of the awards. This code reflects the academy’s commitment to integrity and fairness in the film industry.
The Catalan Film Academy organizes and awards these annual prizes with the purpose of disseminating and promoting the best films, artists and technicians of the Catalan film sector. Originating from the Barcelona Awards, born in 2002, the Gaudí Awards have evolved to become a benchmark in the celebration of Catalan cinema.
A notable aspect of this year’s Gaudí Awards is the majority presence of female finalists, reaching 57% compared to 43% of male nominees. This trend reflects the academy’s commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in the film industry.
Nominees in Key Categories
Best Picture:
- “Creatura”
- “Els encantats”
- “La imatge permanent”.
- “Saben aquell”
Best Non-Catalan Language Film:
- “20,000 species of bees”
- “The teacher who promised the sea”
- “A love.”
- “Upon entry”
Best Direction:
- Isabel Coixet for “Un amor”.
- Elena Martín for “Creatura”.
- David Trueba for “Saben aquell”.
- Agustí Villaronga for “Loli Tormenta”.
