Goya 40 - The Sea Inside

Director: Alejandro Amenábar

Screenplay by: Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil
Cinematography by: Javier Aguirresarobe
Cast: Javier Bardem, Lola Dueñas, , Belén Rueda, Celso Bugallo, Mabel Rivera, Tamar Novas

Life story of Spaniard Ramón Sampedro, who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity. Film explores Ramón's relationships with two women: Julia, a lawyer who supports his cause; and Rosa, a local woman who wants to convince him that life is worth living. Through the gift of his love, these two women are inspired to accomplish things they never previously thought possible. Despite his wish to die, Ramón taught everyone he encountered the meaning, value and preciousness of life. Though he could not move himself, he had an uncanny ability to move others.

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Awards: 2005 Golden Globe Award – Best Foreign Language Film
2005 Academy Award – Best Foreign Language Film
European Film Awards 2004 - Best Director (Alejandro Amenábar), Best Actor (Javier Bardem)
Goya (2004) - Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best New Actor, Best New Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Production
Venice International Film Festival 2004 - Best Actor (Javier Bardem), Special Jury Prize (Alejandro Amenábar)
Venice International Film Festival 2004 - Best Actor (Javier Bardem), Special Jury Prize (Alejandro Amenábar)