It was a truly hot evening in Los Angeles as the 83rd Golden Globe Awards brought together the crème de la crème of global film and television. This year, the organizers were generous with surprises, and the intrigue lasted until the very end. Spanish cinema once again made its mark, with new names and unexpected projects breaking into the list of laureates.
Among the evening’s favorites was the film “Una batalla tras otra,” which swept the competition in the comedy categories. The movie collected several prestigious statuettes, including Best Comedy or Musical, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actress. The drama categories were not without surprises either: “Hamnet” and “El agente secreto” were both recognized by the jury and the public.
Spanish presence
Special attention was drawn to the Spanish film Sirât, which was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film and for Outstanding Music. Although these awards ultimately went to other contenders, the very fact that a Spanish production graced such a prestigious stage underscores the rising influence of national cinema. Sirât, directed by Oliver Laxe, is already being discussed as one of the most striking films of the year in Spain.
Nevertheless, the Best Foreign Language Film award went to Brazilian entry “El agente secreto,” while “Los pecadores” took home the prize for Best Music. Spanish film fans remained proud of their compatriots, as the level of competition was extraordinarily high.
The night’s big winners
In the drama film category, the main sensation was Chloe Zhao’s “Hamnet.” The film outperformed strong contenders like “Frankenstein” and “Un simple accidente.” The award for best comedy or musical went to Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Una batalla tras otra,” while in animation the clear favorite was “Las guerreras K-pop.”
In the acting categories, the jury recognized Jessie Buckley for her role in “Hamnet” and Wagner Moura for “El agente secreto.” Among comedic actors, Rose Byrne and Timothée Chalamet stood out, while supporting performances by Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgård were also honored.
Series and Streaming
Television projects this year were just as intense. The undisputed leader among drama series was “The Pitt,” and in the comedy genre — “The Studio.” Spanish viewers closely followed the success of “Adolescencia,” which won the award for best miniseries.
In the television and miniseries acting categories, winners included Noah Wyle, Rhea Seehorn, Seth Rogen, Jean Smart, Stephen Graham, and Michelle Williams. Particularly memorable were the performances of Erin Doherty and Owen Cooper, who received awards for supporting roles in “Adolescencia.”
Music and Podcasts
Musical achievements were also in the spotlight. Song of the year went to “Golden” from “Las guerreras K-pop,” and Ludwig Göransson won for best soundtrack (“Los pecadores”). For the first time in the history of the awards, a separate category recognized podcasts: the winner was “Good Hang With Amy Poehler.”
There was also no shortage of humor: the best stand-up was awarded to Ricky Gervais’s monologue, once again proving that his wit knows no bounds.
RUSSPAIN reminds readers that the Golden Globe is one of the most prestigious awards in the world of film and television, presented annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. This award often predicts future Oscar winners and sets the pace for the entire awards season. Over the years, both established masters and emerging talents have taken home the prize, while the inclusion of Spanish projects among the nominees only reinforces the growing reputation of the national film industry on the global stage.
