2001 Spanish film
| Lázaro de Tormes | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | |
| Screenplay by | Fernando Fernán Gómez |
| Produced by | Andrés Vicente Gómez |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Javier Salmones |
| Edited by | Pablo G. del Amo |
| Music by | Roque Baños |
| Production company | Lolafilms |
| Release date |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Lázaro de Tormes is a 2001 Spanish comedy film directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez and José Luis García Sánchez which stars Rafael Álvarez "El Brujo" as the title character.
Plot
Set in the 16th century, the plot concerns about a trial on an adult Lázaro in Toledo. As part of his defence, the character goes on to tell the jury the story of his life (displayed through flashbacks). Rather than Lázaro's ability to persuade the folks, he is "saved" by the deus ex machina arrival of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V to the city.
Cast
- Rafael Álvarez "El Brujo" [es] as Lázaro
- Karra Elejalde as Arcipreste
- Beatriz Rico as Teresa
- Manuel Alexandre as Ecribano
- Francisco Algora as Ventero
- Álvaro de Luna as Calderero
- Juan Luis Galiardo as Alcalde
- Agustín González as Pedro Machuca
- Emilio Laguna [es] as Fray Gabriel
- José Lifante as Clérigo
- Manuel Lozano [es] as Lazarillo
- Francisco Rabal as El Ciego
- Tina Sáinz as Mujer Mercadillo
- José Alias as Relator
- Eva Serrano as Constanza
Production
Written by Fernando Fernán Gómez, the screenplay is an adaptation of a stage monologue (based in turn on the early modern work). It was initially helmed by Fernando Fernán Gómez, but José Luis García Sánchez took over direction duties and completed the film in the wake of Fernán Gómez's illness during production. Shooting locations included Lupiana and Atienza (province of Guadalajara); Talamanca de Jarama (Madrid region) and Toledo.
Release
The film was theatrically released on 19 January 2001.
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15th Goya Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | Fernando Fernán Gómez | Won | |
| Best Production Supervision | Carmen Martínez Muñoz | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Luis Ramírez | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Javier Artiñano | Won | |||
| Best Makeup and Hairstyles | Juan Pedro Hernández, Esther Martín | Nominated |
See also
References
- Rodríguez Mansilla, Fernando (2013). "Lázaro de Tormes de Fernando Fernán-Gómez: Hacia una lectura postnacional del Lazarillo de Tormes". Hispanófila. 169 (1): 81–91. doi:10.1353/hsf.2013.0046. S2CID 144469070.
- ^ "El equipo de 'Lázaro de Tormes' reclama más cine histórico español". El País. 19 January 2001.
- ^ Rodríguez Mansilla 2013, p. 82.
- Moriche Hermoso, Pedro Jesús (2012). "El recurso de la inventio en la adaptación cinematográfica del Lazarillo de Tormes". Fonseca, Journal of Communication (4). Salamanca: Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca: 109. ISSN 2172-9077.
- ^ Moriche Hermoso 2012, p. 109.
- "Guadalajara: una ruta por rodajes de películas". National Geographic. 15 October 2018.
- Viaje al cine español. 25 años de los Premios Goya (PDF), Lunwerg, 2011, pp. 283–284, ISBN 978-84-9785-791-8