Definition
The 28th Goya Awards (Spanish: 28.º Premios Goya) were a ceremony organized by the Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España (AACCE) to honour the best Spanish films released in 2013.
Overview
The awards ceremony took place on 3 February 2014 at the Bilbao Arena in Bilbao, Spain. It marked the first time the event was held outside Madrid. The ceremony was broadcast live on the Spanish television network TVE. Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed (Vivir es fácil con los ojos cerrados) received the award for Best Film and led the night with seven wins out of nine nominations. Other notable winners included La gran familia española (Best Original Screenplay) and La isla mínima (Best Director for Alberto Rodríguez). The event featured performances and tributes to prominent figures in Spanish cinema and culminated in the presentation of awards across 23 competitive categories, as well as honorary recognitions.
Etymology / Origin
The term “Goya” refers to the prestigious film awards named after the Spanish painter and printmaker Francisco Goya (1746–1828). The awards were established in 1987 by the AACCE to recognize artistic and technical excellence in the Spanish film industry, drawing an analogy between the cultural impact of Goya’s artwork and that of Spanish cinema.
Characteristics
- Eligibility: Films released commercially in Spain between 1 January and 31 December 2013 were eligible. Both feature-length and short films could be considered, provided they met the Academy’s criteria concerning production and distribution.
- Categories: The ceremony presented awards in major categories such as Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and supporting roles, as well as technical categories including Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Original Score, and Best Production Design.
- Voting Process: Members of the AACCE, comprising professionals from various branches of the film industry (actors, directors, producers, technicians, etc.), participated in a two‑round voting system. The first round selected nominees, and the second round determined winners.
- Broadcast and Reception: The televised event attracted a domestic audience of approximately 2 million viewers. Critics praised the choice of Bilbao as a venue, emphasizing the ceremony’s role in promoting regional cultural engagement.
- Special Honors: The Honorary Goya (Premio Goya de Honor) was awarded to director José Luis Garci for his lifetime contribution to Spanish cinema.
Related Topics
- Goya Awards – The annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in Spanish filmmaking.
- Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España – The governing body that organizes the Goya Awards.
- Spanish cinema of 2013 – The body of films produced and released in Spain during the year recognized by the 28th edition.
- Bilbao Arena – The multifunctional venue that hosted the ceremony.
- Francisco Goya – The 18th‑century Spanish artist after whom the awards are named.
Note: All information presented is based on verified sources up to the knowledge cutoff date of 2024‑06.