Pedro Almodovar's Oscar-nominated 'Pain and Glory'&nbsp;was the big winner at the 34th Goya Awards, Spain's top film honours, held in Malaga on Saturday night (January 25), going home with seven awards including best actor for Antonio Banderas, best director for Almodovar and best film.

The win puts 'Pain and Glory', about an aging film director, as a strong favourite for the best international feature film Oscar.

Banderas, who first collaborated with Almodovar in 1982's 'Labyrinth of Passion', thanked the director for their nearly 40 years of collaboration.

Penelope Cruz, who also stars in Almodovar's film, lost out in the race for best actress, which went to Belen Cuesta for "The Endless Trench".

The honorary Goya was awarded to Pepa Flores, best know as 'Marisol'. The actress and singer was one of the biggest teen stars in the 60's, but she decided to move away from the stage more than 30 years ago.

Pedro Almodovar's Oscar-nominated 'Pain and Glory' was the big winner at the 34th Goya Awards, Spain's top film honours, held in Malaga on Saturday night (January 25), going home with seven awards including best actor for Antonio Banderas, best director for Almodovar and best film.

Pedro Almodovar's Oscar-nominated 'Pain and Glory' was the big winner at the 34th Goya Awards, Spain's top film honours, held in Malaga on Saturday night (January 25), going home with seven awards including best actor for Antonio Banderas, best director for Almodovar and best film. The win puts 'Pain and Glory', about an aging film director, as a strong favourite for the best international feature film Oscar. Banderas, who first collaborated with Almodovar in 1982's 'Labyrinth of Passion', thanked the director for their nearly 40 years of collaboration. Penelope Cruz, who also stars in Almodovar's film, lost out in the race for best actress, which went to Belen Cuesta for "The Endless Trench". The honorary Goya was awarded to Pepa Flores, best know as 'Marisol'. The actress and singer was one of the biggest teen stars in the 60's, but she decided to move away from the stage more than 30 years ago.

'Pain and Glory' wins big at Spain's Goya Awards

Spain's film academy said Thursday it has picked veteran director Pedro Almodovar's latest drama 'Pain and Glory'&nbsp;to represent the country at the Oscars.&nbsp;

The film, a semi-autobiographical story featuring Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas about an ageing Spanish director plagued by physical and psychological frailty who revisits childhood memories, will compete with other global entries for a nomination as Best International Feature Film.

The five nominations for the category that up until now has been known as the best foreign-language film will be announced on January 13. The 92nd Academy Awards will be held on February 9, 2020.

Almodovar, who won the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival last month, has already picked up two Oscars -- for best foreign firm with 'All About My Mother'&nbsp;in 2000 and for best original screenplay with 'Talk To Her'&nbsp;in 2003.

The 69-year-old has directed 21 feature films, including 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown', 'Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!'&nbsp;and 'High Heels'.

Spain's film academy said Thursday it has picked veteran director Pedro Almodovar's latest drama 'Pain and Glory' to represent the country at the Oscars. The film, a semi-autobiographical story featuring Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas about an ageing Spanish director plagued by physical and psychological frailty who revisits childhood memories, will compete with other global entries for a nomination as Best International Feature Film.

Spain's film academy said Thursday it has picked veteran director Pedro Almodovar's latest drama 'Pain and Glory' to represent the country at the Oscars. The film, a semi-autobiographical story featuring Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas about an ageing Spanish director plagued by physical and psychological frailty who revisits childhood memories, will compete with other global entries for a nomination as Best International Feature Film. The five nominations for the category that up until now has been known as the best foreign-language film will be announced on January 13. The 92nd Academy Awards will be held on February 9, 2020. Almodovar, who won the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival last month, has already picked up two Oscars -- for best foreign firm with 'All About My Mother' in 2000 and for best original screenplay with 'Talk To Her' in 2003. The 69-year-old has directed 21 feature films, including 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown', 'Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!' and 'High Heels'.

Spain picks Almodovar's 'Pain and Glory' for Oscars

Oscar-winning Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar premiered his retrospective drama 'Pain and Glory'&nbsp;in Madrid on Wednesday (March 13), reuniting actors Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas, who had risen to Hollywood stardom after starting in his movies.

The autobiographical narrative, where Banderas plays Almodovar's present-day tormented alter ego, and Cruz his mother at the time of his youth, wraps up a trilogy which includes the 1987 'Law of Desire'&nbsp;and 2004 'Bad Education.'

The 69-year-old screenwriter and director, whose films often use nonlinear plots and feature gay and transsexual characters, returns to the big screen circuit after a three-year hiatus on March 22, when his 21st movie will be released in Spain.

European and US release dates are yet to be confirmed, Almodovar's El Deseo production company told Reuters.

"It was a relief, but it is a dangerous thing to play with your own life and turn it into fiction," Almodovar said of making the film while standing on the red carpet before the screening.

Banderas, 58, and Cruz, 44, were previously billed together in Almodovar's 2013 eccentric comedy "I'm So Excited", which received mixed or average reviews.

The elegiac 'Pain and Glory'&nbsp;focuses on various stages in the life of a film director, the relationship with his mother, romances, and the emotional distress of not knowing whether he will be able to keep directing films.

"All the actresses I meet in Hollywood ask me what it's like to collaborate with Pedro and what they have to do to work with him, and I always tell them the same thing: learn Spanish," said Cruz, who in 2006 became the first Spanish actress to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actress category for her role in Almodovar's 2006 drama 'Volver'.

Three years later she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in the 2008 film 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'.

In the new film, Cruz also sings a Lola Flores piece along with Spanish Grammy award winner Rosalia, known for mixing traditional flamenco with urban music.

"I can tell you that it has been very emotional, it's been almost 40 years that we've been doing movies together," said Banderas, for whom 'Pain and Glory'&nbsp;is his 8th collaboration with the filmmaker.

Almodovar, who headed the Cannes Film Festival jury in 2017, has won two Oscars - with 'All About My Mother'&nbsp;awarded the best foreign language film in 2000, and for the best original screenplay with 'Talk to Her'&nbsp;in 2003.

Oscar-winning Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar premiered his retrospective drama 'Pain and Glory' in Madrid on Wednesday (March 13), reuniting actors Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas, who had risen to Hollywood stardom after starting in his movies.

Oscar-winning Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar premiered his retrospective drama 'Pain and Glory' in Madrid on Wednesday (March 13), reuniting actors Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas, who had risen to Hollywood stardom after starting in his movies. The autobiographical narrative, where Banderas plays Almodovar's present-day tormented alter ego, and Cruz his mother at the time of his youth, wraps up a trilogy which includes the 1987 'Law of Desire' and 2004 'Bad Education.' The 69-year-old screenwriter and director, whose films often use nonlinear plots and feature gay and transsexual characters, returns to the big screen circuit after a three-year hiatus on March 22, when his 21st movie will be released in Spain. European and US release dates are yet to be confirmed, Almodovar's El Deseo production company told Reuters. "It was a relief, but it is a dangerous thing to play with your own life and turn it into fiction," Almodovar said of making the film while standing on the red carpet before the screening. Banderas, 58, and Cruz, 44, were previously billed together in Almodovar's 2013 eccentric comedy "I'm So Excited", which received mixed or average reviews. The elegiac 'Pain and Glory' focuses on various stages in the life of a film director, the relationship with his mother, romances, and the emotional distress of not knowing whether he will be able to keep directing films. "All the actresses I meet in Hollywood ask me what it's like to collaborate with Pedro and what they have to do to work with him, and I always tell them the same thing: learn Spanish," said Cruz, who in 2006 became the first Spanish actress to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actress category for her role in Almodovar's 2006 drama 'Volver'. Three years later she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in the 2008 film 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'. In the new film, Cruz also sings a Lola Flores piece along with Spanish Grammy award winner Rosalia, known for mixing traditional flamenco with urban music. "I can tell you that it has been very emotional, it's been almost 40 years that we've been doing movies together," said Banderas, for whom 'Pain and Glory' is his 8th collaboration with the filmmaker. Almodovar, who headed the Cannes Film Festival jury in 2017, has won two Oscars - with 'All About My Mother' awarded the best foreign language film in 2000, and for the best original screenplay with 'Talk to Her' in 2003.

Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas reunite for Pedro Almodovar's 'Pain and Glory'

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'Pain and Glory' wins big at Spain's Goya Awards

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Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas reunite for Pedro Almodovar's 'Pain and Glory'