This is just a first step, there are still several screenings to go before deciding which film will represent Spain – if any – as a candidate for best international film in the next edition of the Oscars. But one of the proposals is the “Second Prize”, based on the history of the Granada rock group The planets and partially filmed in the Nasrid capital.
The news that the film was proposed was confirmed by municipal sources, who stressed that this simple fact was already known. Gives a boost to Granada at a time when, in the cinematographic field, you are lucky.
Because it should be remembered that another film shot in Granada – in this case in the province – was a candidate for the Oscars in 2024. It was “The Snow Society”of Juan Antonio BayonaShe did not win the statuette in this category or in the category of best makeup and hairstyling, for which she was also nominated.
Whether the “Second Prize” option is retained or not, Granada will be linked to cinema in 2025 since the awards ceremony will take place on February 8 at the Palais des Congrès et des Expositions. Goya Prize.
Both sources, the aforementioned sources point out, “may spark renewed interest in Granada as a cinematic destinationattracting producers, directors and film crews looking for authentic and culturally rich locations.
“Second Prize”, directed by Isaki Lacuestais an approach to the history of the group Los Planetas in its early years of existence. It is not a biopic, like those that have been made for Elton John, James Brown or Queenbut it mixes reality and fiction.
The premiere took place in Granada and then had an impressive debut at Malaga Film Festival of 2024, where he won the Biznaga de Oro in three categories: film, direction and editing.
