September 9 is the day chosen by the Spanish Academy to publicize the tapes candidates to represent Spain at the Oscars.
In the same way, we will also know the films that will choose to represent Spanish cinema in the next edition of the Ariel Awards.
Fifteen days after the announcement of the finalists, on September 24, we will know which films will represent us in both contests.
It seems that Spanish cinema has few possibilities in these two events, especially in the category of best foreign language film of the Hollywood Academy AwardsWell, this year has been one of the weakest for Spanish cinema.
If last year it swept "Snow White", which finally did not get to be nominated for the Oscar, although if he won the Ariel AwardAs the gates of being the representatives of Spain were two great films such as "The artist and the model" and "Group 7", this year it does not seem that there is so much quality to go far in both competitions.
Almodovar, a filmmaker who is passionate about Holywood, has released a film this year «Lovers passengers«, Although it does not seem that it is the most indicated to try the assault of the Oscar.
Hopes could go through Isabel Coixet with her new work «Yesterday never ends«, One of the best Spanish films of the year.
It would seem wise to send the Locarno winner of this year "History of the meva mort»By Albert Serra, although the Spanish Academy does not seem to be up to the task of sending such a risky tape.
More information - "Història de la meva mort" by Albert Serra Leopardo de Oro in Locarno