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Updated Saturday, February 10, 2024-00:29
Cinema The Spanish setting of 'The Snow Society': how they recreated the Andes accident in Sierra Nevada
Television Why Spain has become one of the most sought-after 'screen' destinations in Europe
Movies or series are not only captivating because of the artistic direction, the
interpretation of the actors
or the costumes. Also for the scenarios. Therefore, we review the most charming of our geography that appear in some of the films nominated for the
Goya Awards
that are celebrated this Saturday.
The common denominator is its connection with the
rural environment
as they are majestic natural landscapes. "These destinations offer
a closer look at the beauty
and authenticity of these rural corners that have inspired filmmakers and viewers alike," explains Judith Monmany, communications manager for the Escapada Rural portal, responsible for the selection.
'The snow society' (Sierra Nevada, Granada)
A little over a month ago, the new film directed by Juan Antonio Bayona
,
The Snow Society
,
nominated for the Goya Awards,
premiered in theaters .
The film tells the story of the crash of
Uruguayan Air Force
plane 571 that the members of a rugby team and other passengers experienced on October 13, 1972 in the Andes. After 72 days living in the midst of the extreme conditions of the mountain, 16 people left there alive.
Sierra Nevada area, in Granada.
The Sierra Nevada National Park was the setting chosen to recreate
The Snow Society
. It is one of the favorite destinations for
lovers of skiing
and winter getaways, since in winter the Granada mountains turn white, leaving impressive postcard images.
'20,000 species of bees' (Basque Country)
The one also nominated for best film at the Goya Awards,
20,000 species of bees
, was filmed entirely in the Basque Country. The production tells
the story of
eight-year-old Cocó, who does not fit into the expectations of others. Everyone he knows insists on calling him Aitor, a name by which he does not recognize himself. His mother, in the midst of a moment of personal and professional crisis, decides
to go on vacation
to his mother and her aunt's house, where they work on raising bees and producing honey.
Gardens of the Chillida Leku Museum.
The film was filmed in the charming municipality of
Llodio (Álava)
, where you can visit the church of San Pedro de Lamuza or the Zubiko etxea mansion. Another location is
Ereñozu, in Hernani (Guipúzcoa), where the convent of San Agustín and the
Chillida Leku Museum
are located
.
One love: Nalda (La Rioja)
This romantic drama directed by
Isabel Coixet
and starring Laia Costa and Hovik Keuchkerian, tells the story of Nat who, after fleeing his stressful life in the city, goes to live in the small town of La Escapa. In a messy country house, the young woman will try to get her life back on track. After dealing with the distrust of
the town's inhabitants,
the protagonist is forced to accept a disturbing sexual proposal that her neighbor Andreas makes to her.
The rural environment of Nalda, in La Rioja.
Although
La Escapa
does not exist, the charming town of Nalda, in La Rioja, does exist, where the film was filmed. Located at the foot of the
Moncalvillo mountain range,
the town has an impressive historical and cultural heritage. Walking through its cobbled streets is like traveling back in time to the Middle Ages. In 2023,
Nalda
was one of the 10 finalist municipalities for the Capital of Rural Tourism.
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