We are champions
We Are Champions (Original Title: Campeones ) is a 2018 dramatic comedy directed by Javier Fesser . History shows how Marco, a basketball coach, has to take responsibility for a very special new team. Champions is a production by Morena Films and Pendelton Films, Mediaset Spain and Movistar +, in which RTVE and Universal Pictures International Spain are also involved. The comedy premiered on April 6, 2018. The soundtrack by Rafael Arnau (regular writer for director Fesser) includes the song "Este es el momento", which was composed and performed by Coque Malla.
The film was selected to represent Spain in the 91st edition of the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film .
action
The actor Marco has numerous professional and personal problems and after his dismissal as coach of his basketball team suffers from a traffic accident, which is punished with a heavy fine.
Marco has to choose between 2 years in prison or 90 days of civil service training for a basketball team called "Los Amigos", which is made up of athletes with various disabilities. At first Marco takes a negative view of the situation, but over time he becomes aware of what he can still learn from these people.
background
The film was inspired by the story of the Aderes Burjassot basketball team, which was founded by people with intellectual disabilities and won twelve Spanish championships between 1999 and 2014.
occupation
- Javier Gutiérrez as Marco Montes
- Juan Margallo as Julio
- Athenea Mata as Sonia
- Luisa Gavasa as Amparo
- Daniel Freire as Carrascosa
- Mariano Llorente as Iván
- Itziar Castro as the mother of Jesus
- Julio Fernández as Fabián
- Sergio Olmo as Sergio
- Jesus See as Jesus
- José de Luna as Juanma
- Gloria Ramos as Collantes
- Fran Fuentes as Paquito
- Alberto Nieto Fernández as Benito
- Roberto Chinchilla as a novel
- Stefan López as Manuel
- Jesús Vidal as Marín
Filming
The film was shot for approximately nine weeks in different areas of the Community of Madrid and the province of Huelva.
Awards and nominations
- Feroz Awards 2019, Best Comedy Winner
- Goya Awards 2019:
- Best Unveiling Actor Jesús Vidal Winner
- Best original song Coque Malla Winner
- Best winning film
- Best address Javier Fesser nominated
- Best Original Screenplay David Marqués, Javier Fesser Nominated
- Best Actor Javier Gutiérrez nominated
- Best Supporting Actor Juan Margallo nominated
- Best New Actress Gloria Ramos Nominated
- Best Sound Arman City, Charly Schmukler, Alfonso Raposo nominated
- Best production manager Luis Fernández Lago nominated
- Best Editing Javier Fesser nominated
- Medals of the Circle of Filmmakers 2018: Best Exposure Actor Jesús Vidal Winner
- Rosa de Sant Jordi for the best Spanish film
Web links
- We are champions in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Javier Fesser. Retrieved May 28, 2019 .
- ↑ Óscar 2019: La representante de España será “Campeones” by Javier Fesser. In: Premios Óscar Latinos. October 7, 2018, Retrieved May 28, 2019 (European Spanish).
- ^ Nacho Herrero: Bienvenidos al Aderes, el club que ha inspirado la película 'Campeones'. April 18, 2018, Retrieved May 28, 2019 (Spanish).
- ^ Juan Margallo, premio al mérito de una vida como actor, director de escena y dramaturgo. July 12, 2017, Retrieved May 28, 2019 (Spanish).
- ↑ Huelva Information : Javier Fesser acaba el rodaje de 'Campeones' en Madrid y la costa de Huelva. June 15, 2017, Retrieved May 28, 2019 (European Spanish).
- ↑ PRENSA RTVE: Entrega de los Premios Sant Jordi de Cinematografía 2019. April 30, 2019, accessed on May 28, 2019 (Spanish).