The Spanish Goya Awards surprised everyone by announcing two winners in the "Best Film" category. The laureates were the drama 47 by director Marcel Barrena and the thriller La infiltrada by Arantxa Echeverria.
47: A Story of Protest Amidst the Slums of Barcelona
The drama 47, based on real events, tells the story of Manolo Vital, a bus driver in Barcelona in 1978. Outraged by the government's treatment of poor immigrants living on the outskirts of the city, Manolo takes a desperate step — he hijacks a bus to demand justice and prove that public transport can reach remote areas. IMDb rating: 7.3.
La infiltrada: Undercover Life Among Basque Terrorists
The thriller La infiltrada is based on the true story of a young woman, an undercover police officer, who infiltrates a Basque terrorist organization. For eight years, she lives under an assumed identity, risking her life and severing ties with her family in order to dismantle a dangerous cell. IMDb rating: 7.4.
Let us remind you that in 2024, the Goya Award for "Best Film" went to El espíritu de la colmena (The Spirit of the Beehive).
