With the Alhambra as a stunning backdrop, the Carmen de la Victoria was the venue chosen by the Spanish Film Academy to reveal the nominations for the 39th Goya Awards this Wednesday. For the first time in the history of the awards, the announcement took place outside Madrid, hosted in the same city where the ceremony will be held on 8th February at Granada’s Palacio de Congresos.
The event, streamed live on the Goya Awards YouTube channel, began with a heartfelt tribute to the late actress Marisa Paredes. The nominations were announced by Granada-born Natalia de Molina, two-time Goya winner, and Álvaro Cervantes, who has been nominated twice.
Granada talent shines in the nominations
Granada was not just the setting for this historic event but also stood out in the list of nominations, with local talent and productions making a strong impression.
Segundo Premio, the film directed by Isaki Lacuesta and Pol Rodríguez, shot in Granada and inspired by the story of the iconic band Los Planetas, secured 11 nominations. It follows El 47 with 14 nominations and Infiltrados with 13, and edges ahead of La habitación de al lado, directed by Pedro Almodóvar, with 10.
The film is competing in major categories, including Best Film and Best Director, while featuring a significant Granada presence in other nominations. Local musician Cristalino is nominated for Best New Actor, alongside his co-star Daniel Ibáñez. The film is also up for Best Original Song, with a composition by Lacuesta and Alondra Bentley, and has earned several technical nominations, such as Sound, where Mayte Cabrera, another Granada native, is also nominated for her work on La infiltrada and La estrella azul.
More Granada talent is recognised this year. Sergio de la Puente is among the finalists for Best Original Score for Verano en diciembre, while the animated short film Cafuné, based on an idea by Granada’s Chechu Ramírez, is a nominee in its category.
Granada: The capital of Spanish cinema
The choice of the Carmen de la Victoria, with its breathtaking views of the Alhambra, not only highlights Granada’s cultural and historical importance but also cements its role as the epicentre of Spanish cinema for this edition of the Goya Awards.
On 8th February, Granada will host the Goya Awards ceremony at the Palacio de Congresos, bringing together the most celebrated names in Spanish cinema. This event marks a proud moment for the city, not only as a host but as a key contributor, with its talent and productions receiving well-deserved recognition on the national stage.
In addition to the Goya Awards ceremony, Granada is organizing a series of activities to celebrate this historic event. One of the first activities is the photographic exhibition “Andalucía en los Goya,” which was inaugurated this Tuesday on the Avenida de la Constitución boulevard. This exhibition highlights the presence of Andalusian talent in the history of the Goya Awards, with special focus on filmmakers connected to Granada. The exhibition features nearly 40 photographs of Andalusian actors, actresses, directors, and filmmakers, many of whom have been awarded in one of the previous 38 editions of the Goya Awards.
Granada is ready to celebrate its vibrant contribution to Spanish film and its well-earned place in the cinematic spotlight.