Ovejas negras
| Ovejas negras | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | José María Carreño |
| Written by | José María Carreño |
| Produced by | Gerardo Herrero |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Antonio Pueche |
| Edited by | Nieves Martín |
| Music by | Bernardo Bonezzi |
Production company | Tornasol Films |
| Distributed by | Golem Distribución |
Release dates |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Ovejas negras (lit. 'Black Sheep') is a 1989 Spanish black comedy film written and directed by José María Carreño. The film is a critique of the Catholic education in 1950s Spain.[1][2] It stars Maribel Verdú, José Sazatornil "Saza", Juan Diego Botto, Gabino Diego, and Miguel Rellán.
Plot
After coming across former teacher Benito, Adolfo de la Cruz remembers his school years as a lonely boy in the 1950s tormented by the perspective of sex, sin, and damnation in hell.[3][4]
Cast
- Maribel Verdú as Lola[5]
- José Sazatornil "Saza" as Padre Benito[5]
- Juan Diego Botto as Adolfo (boy)[5]
- Miguel Rellán as Adolfo de la Cruz (adult)[5]
- Gabino Diego as Emilio[4]
- Francisco Vidal as Padre Crisóstomo[4]
- Concha de Leza as Sra. de la Cruz[4]
- Juan José Artero as Fernando de la Cruz[4]
Release
Black Sheep was programmed in the official selection of the 10th Mostra de València.[6][7] As one of the first titles taken over by Golem,[8] it was released theatrically in Spain on 7 May 1990.[9]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1989 |
10th Mostra de València | Audience Award | Won | [7] | |
1991 |
5th Goya Awards | Best New Director | José M.ª Carreño | Nominated | [10] |
See also
References
- ^ Collazos 2024, p. 893.
- ^ Muñoz, Diego (30 April 1990). "José María Carreño: "No busco un escándalo con la Iglesia católica"". El País.
- ^ "'Ovejas negras', de José María Carreño, en 'Historia de nuestro cine'". Diez Minutos. 24 April 2020.
- ^ Beltran, Adolf (28 September 1989). "La Mostra de Valencia dedica homenajes a Alberto Sordi, José Nieto y Paco Rabal". El País.
- ^ a b 19 Festival de Cine de Alcalá de Henares. 17 al 24 de noviembre 1989 (PDF). 1989. p. 26.
- ^ Collazos, José Félix (2024). "Golem: de la misión al legado" (PDF). Príncipe de Viana. 290: 893. ISSN 0032-8472.
- ^ Benavent, Francisco María (2000). Cine español de los 90. Diccionario de películas, directores y temático. Bilbao: Ediciones Mensajero. p. 435. ISBN 84-271-2326-4.
- ^ Viaje al cine español. 25 años de los Premios Goya (PDF), Lunwerg, 2011, p. 273, ISBN 978-84-9785-791-8