goya This year they came up with the Spanish hashtag #MeToo. on air Country Sexual abuse case in which the director was accused by three women Carlos Vermouth Although no more names have been revealed yet, it caused an earthquake whose true size is not yet known. And these rewards are ahead of some Feroz Awards Although they were mentioned very little and the demand did not take up as much space as expected at the premiere, they were a good window to reveal the fatigue of women in the profession with their long-silent behavior.
Inside Historic year for equality in cinema, first year with majority women nominated (61% compared to 37% last year)CIMA, the Association of Women Filmmakers and Audiovisual Media, had offered guests to wear paipay. hashtag #finished. That was the slogan he used Ana Belen We spoke during the launch of the gala to make it clear that there was no more important issue on the table this year. “We want from here Tell victims of sexual violence that they are not alone and that his testimony was admirable and very brave. Let your reporting courage turn those words into action. “It’s over here in the cinema too,” he said, drawing applause from the audience.
Throughout the evening, it was especially the most experienced professionals who showed their anger most openly against this history of abuses, of which Spanish cinema is accused, and of which, as everyone knows, only a very small part is visible. . Film Academy vice president Susi SanchezHe claimed that “equality should be the norm, not the exception” and, like Ana Belén, stated: “Abuse of power and violence against women is over“, he reiterated the Academy’s solidarity with the victims. Song by María Jiménez The work was originally performed in three voices by Niña Pastori, María José Llergo and India Martínez, and is repeated in the acknowledgments Estíbaliz Urresolaaward-winning director 20,000 species of bees: “It’s important that more and more of us say: It’s over, we don’t want any more violence or abuse.”
Estíbaliz was also one of the few people to wear the badge. solidarity with PalestineOther requests covering the gala and taken into account Alba Flores to his angriest spokesman. Nominated actress I love you madly When he arrived at the award ceremony, he explained that it was not easy for him to share the festive atmosphere while a massacre like the one in Gaza was taking place.
A more activist pink carpet
The red carpet was warmer, it was a time when times were less measured and the question of harassment was mandatory among journalists receiving guests. Always assertive Blanca Romero “I think it’s great that it’s being reported and talked about,” he said, but in his case, he said: “I’m more of an in-the-moment person: I hit you twice and that’s it.” Belen Rueda In order to end this problem once and for all, he gave importance to education and Malena Alterio celebrated thisIf we are speakers, welcome”, referring to the visibility your union can give to an issue that goes far beyond specific professional associations.
In this line, Marisa ParedesPaipay in hand, she wanted #seacabó to go beyond the realm of sexual exploitation because “there are so many terrible things going on in the world” and Isabel Coixet He said that this slogan cannot focus on audiovisual products, but should instead reach all segments of society. “I think this is a general ending” he finished.
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Goya won the best supporting actor award in the men’s section. José Coronado, Following his controversial statements in Feroz, in which he came up with the idea of telling women when and how they should report, and for which he later apologized, this time he chose to remain silent and said he only wanted to talk about his job. The actor also touched upon his mistake Tristan UlloaIt points out that we need to think about the responsibility of the attackers rather than the responsibility of the victims. Manolo SoloCoronado’s casting partner Close your eyes Nominated without receiving an award, he showed his condemnation of “abuse of power and all acts of violence.” “It’s clear that there is male dominance in every aspect, and cinema would be no exception,” he said.
Pedro Almodovar He said the “whole country” expressed solidarity with the Vermut victims and hoped that institutions would offer them every support. trust other women They are living that nightmare of fear.” Next to you, Penelope Cruz She complained that “it is the judicial system that has failed the most”, making it “very difficult” for a woman to decide to report and not feel supported.
It’s embarrassing for men
it was resonant Pedro Sánchez When we arrived at the fairground where the awards were given. “I really liked some of the words of the Javis, who said that they want a healthy industry because they want a healthy society,” the Head of Government said. “We all need to be very aware that we are talking about structural violence that requires commitment from everyone, but also from institutions,” he added. “The government is fully committed to ending this situation.” “It is structural violence that shames us all, and especially men,” he added.
As for management, ministry of culture announced this Friday Establishment of a unit for the maintenance and prevention of gender violence in the cultural sector Its goals will include “accompanying victims of sexist violence”. A few days ago the Minister for Equality, Ana Redondoand president of CIMA, Cristina Andreuannounced that they would carry out a study. Report on sexual violence in the Spanish audiovisual industry To prevent a repeat of the abuses attributed to Carlos Vermut.
The organizer of the first of these initiatives, Ernest Urtasun, took advantage of the gala to emphasize its importance. “We need to send a message of support to all women, especially those who report cases of sexual abuse, and say that we will take action from the Ministry of Culture.” “We will act to create a safe culture for all,” he emphasized. Party colleague and deputy head of the government Yolanda Diaz Emphasis was placed on the insecurity with which abuses are linked.
The first Goya of the long-awaited Spanish #MeToo turned out to be vengeful trophies, but it was a far cry from what was seen years ago on issues such as the Iraq war. Maybe more awareness or more cases are needed for it to surface more. was clearly visible in the intervention. Fernando Mendez-Leite, did not expand on the topic: “As my colleagues have said before, the Academy condemns any form of abuse or violence against women.” He then paid a small tribute to the increasing success of women in the profession: “This year our young directors won the Golden Oyster, Biznaga de Málaga, Espiga de Valladolid, Gaudí and the Cannes Fortnight,” he looked proud. . But disappointment came at the end of this line: “Leave us something.” As I said: there is no way.