Los Domingos wins major awards at 40th Goya Awards

The film “Los Domingos,” directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, emerged as the major winner at the 40th Goya Awards held in Barcelona. The drama, which explores family conflict surrounding a minor's decision to become a cloistered nun, secured five of its 13 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.

Other notable winners included Patricia López Arnaiz for Best Actress and Nagore Aranburu for Best Supporting Actress. The film “Sirat” also performed well, winning six technical awards. The ceremony marked the 40th anniversary of both the Goya Awards and the Spanish Film Academy, with Academy President Fernando Ménez-Leite describing the institution as a consolidated and prestigious entity supporting a healthy Spanish film industry.