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Filmmakers Clash Over Oscar-Nominated Spanish Cinema Debate

3/15/2026

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In a karaoke bar in northern Spain, the filmmakers Oliver Laxe and Rodrigo Sorogoyen argued about Laxe's Oscar-nominated film Sirat.
Sorogoyen criticized the film's character development and technical choices.
Laxe dismissed the critique as "the most stupid thing" he had heard.
The exchange highlights a contrast between transcendental cinema and realism in contemporary Spanish cinema.
It also signals the broader growth of Spanish film since democracy's restoration, enabling more voices.

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In a karaoke bar in northern Spain, the filmmakers Oliver Laxe and Rodrigo Sorogoyen argued about Laxe's Oscar-nominated film Sirat.
Sorogoyen criticized the film's character development and technical choices.
Laxe dismissed the critique as "the most stupid thing" he had heard.
The exchange highlights a contrast between transcendental cinema and realism in contemporary Spanish cinema.
It also signals the broader growth of Spanish film since democracy's restoration, enabling more voices.