The 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony has concluded in Los Angeles, and, unsurprisingly, this season’s frontrunners lived up to expectations. Paul Thomas Anderson’s film “Una batalla tras otra” swept away the competition, while the series “Adolescencia” solidified its reputation as the breakout hit of the year. The evening was tense yet predictable: most of the forecasts proved accurate, though there were still a few surprises.
Leonardo DiCaprio, who starred in “Una batalla tras otra,” missed out on the award for Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical as Timothée Chalamet pulled off an upset win for his role in “Marty Supreme.” However, Anderson’s film claimed four prizes overall, including Best Comedy or Musical, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. Supporting actress Teyana Taylor also took home a trophy.
Drama and Unexpected Victories
In the drama categories, the intrigue lingered until the very end. “Hamnet” by director Chloé Zhao picked up two major awards: Best Drama and Best Actress (Jessie Buckley). But the real sensation came from the Brazilian film “El agente secreto,” which not only outpaced favorite “Sirat” to win Best Foreign Language Film, but also earned Wagner Moura the award for Best Actor in a Drama.
Supporting roles in film also received recognition. Stellan Skarsgård was honored for “Valor sentimental,” while Rose Byrne was recognized for her performance in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” Musical awards went to the film “Los pecadores” and the song “Golden” from “Las guerreras k-pop.” The title of Best Animated Feature went to the same “Las guerreras k-pop.”
Television Battles
Among TV series, Netflix’s “Teenhood” was the undisputed leader, taking home four awards. Stephen Graham was once again named Best Actor in a Limited Series, while newcomer Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty received supporting honors. The show’s success was no surprise, given its recent Emmy triumph.
In the drama category, the medical thriller “The Pitt” from HBO Max claimed the top prize, while the best comedy went to the satire “The Studio” (Apple TV), starring and directed by Seth Rogen. Standout performances in series included Noah Wyle (“The Pitt”), Rhea Seehorn (“Pluribus”), Jean Smart (“Hacks”), and Seth Rogen himself.
Winners and Trends
In limited series and TV movies, “Teenhood” left no chance for rivals. Michelle Williams was honored for her role in “Dying for Sex,” while Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty earned the awards for Best Supporting Actors. For the first time in the history of the awards, a Best Podcast category was introduced, with the prize going to “Good Hang with Amy Poehler.”
Overall, the awards were distributed quite evenly, although the main prizes still went to those who remained in the spotlight throughout the year. Spanish viewers, as always, followed the ceremony with special interest, since many of the winners have already become favorites among our country’s audience. Nevertheless, there was room for debate: a joke by host Nikki Glaser about DiCaprio sparked a storm of emotions both in the hall and beyond.
A Spanish perspective
For Spain, this ceremony was yet another confirmation that the global film and TV industry is increasingly embracing new formats and fresh faces. The victory of “Secret Agent” from Brazil for Best Foreign Language Film is a clear sign that Latin American cinema continues to gain momentum. Meanwhile, the success of “Teenship” and “One Battle After Another” is not only a recognition of talent, but also a reflection of current trends in world art.
This year, the Golden Globes once again proved that predictability doesn’t always mean dullness. Even when the favorites win, the ceremony retains its edge and always draws keen interest from viewers around the world.
