filmmakers They are starting breaking the silences. The cinema world’s cry against sexual assault has reached Goya Awards, held this Saturday in Valladolid. “The job is done here in the cinema too“, claimed singer Ana Belén at the beginning of the premiere. Accusations of sexual violence against producers Carlos Vermut and Armando Ravelo They plundered the Spanish audiovisual industry, and the main hero of the awards night was demand.
In his speech, the artist demanded equality for the cinema world. “It is urgent that we all demand the certainty of equality, and that means: condemn all sexual abuse and violence Singer and host of the premiere, Javier Ambrossi, stood by the victims and valued their testimonies as he called for a comprehensive review of the structures that allow this.admirable and very brave“May your courage to report turn into facts,” emphasized Javier Calvo, the host of the night.
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Women took part in Goya for the first time 61% of nominations, but that didn’t mean more rewards for them. became one of the winners Estibaliz UrresolaHe won the best new director award for the film ‘20,000 Bee Species’, which used his speech to condemn sexual violence. “It is an honor that our numbers are increasing and More power to say it’s overWe don’t want any more violence or harassment in the cinema or anywhere,” the director said.
The Film Academy condemned the attacks in the industry and reiterated its support for the victims. “There must be female characters references to build a society Let equality be the norm “It is not an exception,” they claimed. “We want areas of respect and equality in our profession and other fields. “The abuse of power is over,” they asked.
HE ‘Finished‘ has also been heard as a soundtrack. María José Llergo, India Martínez and Niña Pastori performed the legendary song popularized by María Jiménez. And the slogan has been echoed on the fuchsia carpet since the start of the gala. HE the space filled with pai-pai Allegedly distributed by the Women Filmmakers and Audiovisual Media Association (CIMA) to raise awareness among all professionals in the industry about situations of abuse of power and sexual violence suffered by victims.
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Women and men positioned themselves on the side of those affected. Film director Pedro Almodovar He strongly condemned the latest accusations against his colleagues. “The whole country expressed solidarity with the victims and I hope that the relevant ministry will provide them with all kinds of assistance.” psychological and legal support“, said Almodóvar. For his part, Penelope Cruz He asked why victims should report when “at the root of everything and what has failed the most is the judicial system.” Director in the same direction Isabel Coixet “It has caused abuses to become a problem.”transcends the film industry” and achieves “a general saturation in all areas of society.”