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.

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

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.

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

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

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