The Anatomy of a Moment (TV series)
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| Spanish | Anatomía de un instante |
| Based on | The Anatomy of a Moment by Javier Cercas |
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| Directed by | Alberto Rodríguez Paco R. Baños |
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| Music by | Julio de la Rosa |
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Cinematography | Álex Catalán |
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| Network | Movistar Plus+ |
| Release | 20 November 2025 |
The Anatomy of a Moment (Spanish: Anatomía de un instante) is a 2025 historical drama limited television series directed by Alberto Rodríguez based on the book The Anatomy of a Moment by Javier Cercas set against the backdrop of the 23 February 1981 coup d'état attempt in Spain. The cast is led by Álvaro Morte, Eduard Fernández, and Manolo Solo, respectively portraying Adolfo Suárez, Santiago Carrillo, and Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado.
Plot
The plot explores the circumstances of the characters of Adolfo Suárez, Santiago Carrillo, and Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado leading up to the 1981 Spanish coup attempt.
Cast
- Eduard Fernández as Santiago Carrillo[1]
- Álvaro Morte as Adolfo Suárez[1]
- Miki Esparbé as Juan Carlos I[1]
- Manolo Solo as Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado[2]
- Samuel López as Alfonso Guerra[1]
- Ignacio Castillo as Landelino Lavilla[3]
- Juanma Navas as Alfonso Armada[1]
- David Lorente as Antonio Tejero[1]
- Óscar de la Fuente as Milans del Bosch[4]
- Alejandra Onieva as Carmen Díez de Rivera[5]
- Pedro Casablanc as Teodulfo Lagunero[5]
- Sebastián Haro as Torcuato Fernández Miranda[6]
Production
The series is a Movistar Plus+ and DLO Producciones production,[7] with the association of ARTE France.[8] Based on the book The Anatomy of a Moment by Javier Cercas, the series was written by Rafael Cobos and Fran Araújo.[3] Shooting locations included the Palacio de las Cortes.[9]
Release
Movistar Plus+ released the series on 20 November 2025.[10] At the 2025 Series Mania, an agreement between Movistar Plus+ and ARTE France was announced concerning distribution in the territories operated by the latter network.[7]
The series made it to the official selection of the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival for a non-competitive pre-screening in September 2025.[11] 4 episodes of the series will also be screened in non-competitive 'Freestyle: Series' section of the 20th Rome Film Festival in October 2025.[12]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2025
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31st Forqué Awards | Best Series | Won | [13] | |
| Best Actor in a Series | Álvaro Morte | Nominated | |||
2026
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13th Feroz Awards | Best Drama Series | Nominated | [14] | |
| Best Main Actor in a Series | Álvaro Morte | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor in a Series | Eduard Fernández | Nominated | |||
| Manolo Solo | Nominated | ||||
| Best Screenplay in a Series | Rafael Cobos, Fran Araújo, Alberto Rodríguez | Nominated | |||
| 81st CEC Medals | Best Series | Won | [15] | ||
| Best Ensemble Cast in a Series | Won | ||||
| 34th Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Television Actor in a Leading Role | Álvaro Morte | Won | ||
| Best Television Actor in a Secondary Role | David Lorente | Won | |||
| Best Television Actor in a Minor Role | Miki Esparbé | Nominated | |||
| Best Television Actress in a Minor ROle | Alejandra Onieva | Nominated | |||
| 13th Platino Awards | Best Miniseries or TV Series | Pending | |||
| Best Series Creator | Rafael Cobos, José Manuel Lorenzo, Fran Araújo y Alberto Rodríguez | Pending | |||
| Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Series | Álvaro Morte | Pending | |||
| Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV Series | David Lorente | Pending | |||
| Eduard Fernández | Pending | ||||
| Best Original Score in a Miniseries or TV Series | Julio de la Rosa | Pending | |||
| Best Cinematography in a Miniseries or TV Series | Alejandro Catalán | Pending | |||
| Best Editing in a Miniseries or TV Series | José M.G. Moyano | Pending | |||
| Best Art Direction in a Miniseries or TV Series | Pepe Domínguez del Olmo | Pending | |||
| Best Sound in a Miniseries or TV Series | Daniel de Zayas | Pending | |||
| Best Costume Design in a Miniseries or TV Series | Fernando García | Pending | |||
| Best Makeup and Hairstyles in a Miniseries or TV Series | Yolanda Piña, Nacho Díaz | Pending | |||
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f García Herráez, Silvia (27 January 2025). "Así luce Álvaro Morte como Adolfo Suárez en la nueva serie de Movistar+, que desvela y muestra a su reparto". vertele! – via eldiario.es.
- ^ Sánchez Sequera, Marco (27 March 2025). "ARTE France se une a Movistar Plus+ en la producción de 'Anatomía de un instante', nueva serie de Alberto Rodríguez y DLO Producciones sobre el 23F". Audiovisual451.
- ^ a b Hopewell, John; Balaga, Marta. "Arte France Boards Movistar Plus+'s 'The Anatomy of a Moment,' From 'The Plague's' Alberto Rodríguez". Variety.
- ^ Marín, Alicia (24 July 2025). "Movistar Plus´anuncia el estreno de "Anatomía de un instante", miniserie sobre el 23F con Álvaro Morte, Eduard Fernández y Manolo Solo". Vemos TV.
- ^ a b Catalán, Marcos (3 November 2025). "El 20-N es el 23-F en Movistar Plus+: tráiler de 'Anatomía de un instante'". La Razón.
- ^ Cabrero, José E. (24 November 2025). "Los granadinos que presiden 'Anatomía de un instante'". Ideal. Grupo Vocento.
- ^ a b "Shooting is under way for the series The Anatomy of a Moment, about the 1981 coup d'état in Spain". Cineuropa. 27 March 2025.
- ^ "Movistar Plus+ se asocia con ARTE France para la serie original 'Anatomía de un instante'". movistarplus. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ^ Chueca Miras, Daniel (20 January 2025). "El Congreso de los Diputados acoge el rodaje de la serie 'Anatomía de un instante' sobre el 23F". La Vanguardia.
- ^ "Hoy en Movistar+: la miniserie española de solo cuatro capítulos con un ritmo frenético y dirigida por un ganador de tres Goyas". El Mundo. 21 November 2025.
- ^ Cabeza, Elisabet (11 July 2025). "San Sebastian Spanish lineup includes José Luis Guerin, Alberto Rodríguez titles". ScreenDaily.
- ^ "Festa del Cinema di Roma 2025, il programma completo (diretta)" [Rome Film Fest 2025: Full program (live)]. Ciak Magazine (in Italian). 19 September 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ Quijano, F.D. (13 December 2025). "Premios Forqué 2025: la lista completa de todos los ganadores". El Cultural – via El Español.
- ^ Abenia, Enrique (25 January 2026). "Palmarés completo de los Premios Feroz 2026: 'Los domingos' puede con el efecto Óscar de 'Sirât'". Cinemanía (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 January 2026 – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ Arias, Mariajo (24 February 2026). "'Los domingos' copa un palmarés de las Medallas CEC con premios para 'Anatomía de un instante'". Kinótico.
- ^ "'Los domingos', 'Anatomía de un instante' y 'Poquita fe' lideran el palmarés de los Premios de la Unión de Actores y Actrices 2026". Kinótico. 17 March 2026.
- ^ Pérez, Laura (20 March 2026). "'Anatomía de un instante', 'La Promesa' y 'Sueños de libertad', las series españolas finalistas de los Premios Platino". Vertele – via eldiario.es.