The Spanish director, screenwriter and producer Fernando Trueba receives the 2015 National Film Award, an award given by the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA).
The jury that has selected the filmmaker has done so: «in recognition of his indisputable professional career… In addition to his work in defense of the cinematographic profession ».
The jury of the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts also wanted to highlight: «the international recognition that Spanish cinema has achieved thanks to the successes obtained by his films ».
The winner of countless awards, including the Oscar and the Bafta for 'Belle Epoque' and the Silver Bear - Outstanding individual achievement for 'The year of lights', debuted in 1980 and in these 35 years has managed to be one of the most recognizable faces in Spanish cinema, taking his films beyond our borders.
At this time Fernando Trueba is working on his new film 'The Queen of Spain', sequel to one of his great successes, 'The girl of your eyes', which won up to seven Oscars, including best film and best direction 17 years ago, precisely 17 years are those that pass between the plot of the first installment to that of this second tape.