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A Lifetime of Impact Honored
The International Goya Award recognizes a performer’s exceptional talent alongside their dedication to making a difference.
- Sarandon, 77, will be presented with the award on February 28 at the Goya Awards gala in Barcelona.
- The Spanish Film Academy lauded her as a “perfect combination of talent and professional success, glamour and social and political commitment.”
- Past recipients of the International Goya Award include Oliver Stone and Juliette Binoche.
Sarandon’s illustrious career spans decades, with iconic roles in films like Thelma & Louise, Dead Man Walking (for which she won an Oscar), and lorenzo’s Oil.Beyond her acting prowess,she is celebrated for her unwavering advocacy for various causes,including human rights,environmental protection,and political activism.
A Voice for Change
The Spanish film Academy specifically highlighted Sarandon’s “brave political and social commitment,” a characteristic as defining as her on-screen talent.she has consistently used her platform to advocate for progressive causes, participating in protests and speaking out on issues ranging from climate change to social justice.
What makes Sarandon’s career so enduring? her ability to seamlessly blend artistic excellence with a genuine dedication to making the world a better place has resonated with audiences for decades.
The International Goya Award, established in 2022, recognizes non-Spanish film professionals who have made important contributions to the world of cinema. This year’s awards ceremony, taking place in Barcelona, will also celebrate the nominations for Sundays, directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, and Sirat, by Oliver Laxe, both of which are also in contention for Oscars.
