Ángela Molina
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Ángela Molina is a Spanish actress, and a daughter of Antonio Molina
, Spanish singer and actor.
Molina studied dance and theater art in the Escuela Superior de Madrid. She rose to international prominence after starring in Luis Buñuel
's last movie That Obscure Object of Desire
. She has worked with such directors as Pedro Almodóvar
, Jaime de Armiñán, José Luis Borau
, Jaime Chávarri
and Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
In 1985 she became the first foreign actress to win the Italian cinematographic David di Donatello
prize. She was awarded Best actress prize at the Donostia-San Sebastian International Film Festival in 1987 for her role in Half of Heaven. She was also repeatedly nominated for the Premio Goya — Spanish cinematographic award.
Antonio Molina
Antonio Molina was born in Málaga, 9 March 1928 - Madrid, 18 March 1992. Flamenco and popular singer and actor in films and on theatrical stage. He had a high, brilliant voice, which he perhaps abused until he lost it prematurely. He was very popular starring in many theater shows. After a few...
, Spanish singer and actor.
Molina studied dance and theater art in the Escuela Superior de Madrid. She rose to international prominence after starring in Luis Buñuel
Luis Buñuel
Luis Buñuel Portolés was a Spanish-born filmmaker — later a naturalized citizen of Mexico — who worked in Spain, Mexico, France and the US..-Early years:...
's last movie That Obscure Object of Desire
That Obscure Object of Desire
That Obscure Object of Desire is a 1977 film directed by Luis Buñuel. Set in Spain and France against the backdrop of a terrorist insurgency, the film tells the story of an aging Frenchman who falls in love with a young woman who repeatedly frustrates his romantic and sexual desires.-Synopsis:A...
. She has worked with such directors as Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar Caballero is a Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer.Almodóvar is arguably the most successful and internationally known Spanish filmmaker of his generation. His films, marked by complex narratives, employ the codes of melodrama and use elements of pop culture, popular...
, Jaime de Armiñán, José Luis Borau
José Luis Borau
José Luis Borau Moradell is a Spanish producer, screenwriter, writer, and film director. He has acted in some films.He won Goya Award as Best Director in 2000 for Leo....
, Jaime Chávarri
Jaime Chávarri
Jaime Chávarri y de la Mora is a Spanish actor, screenwriter and film director. His mother María de la Mora y Maura was a maternal granddaughter of Antonio Maura....
and Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón is an award-winning Spanish screenwriter and film director. His 1973 film Habla, mudita was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival. In 1977, he won the Silver Bear for Best Director for Camada negra at the 27th Berlin International Film Festival...
In 1985 she became the first foreign actress to win the Italian cinematographic David di Donatello
David di Donatello
David di Donatello, named after Donatello's David, is a movie award assigned each year for cinematic performances and production by Ente David di Donatello, part of Accademia del Cinema Italiano. It is the Italian equivalent to the Academy Award. There are 24 categories as of 2006.- History :The...
prize. She was awarded Best actress prize at the Donostia-San Sebastian International Film Festival in 1987 for her role in Half of Heaven. She was also repeatedly nominated for the Premio Goya — Spanish cinematographic award.
Selected filmography
- Los Abrazos RotosLos Abrazos RotosBroken Embraces is a 2009 Spanish romantic thriller film written, produced, and directed by Pedro Almodóvar; a four-way tale of dangerous love, and was shot in the style of a hard-boiled 1950s American film noir, or its descendant, the neo-noir genre...
(2009) - Baaria - La porta del ventoBaarìa - La porta del ventoBaarìa is a 2009 Italian film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. It was the opening film of the 66th Venice International Film Festival in September 2009.-Plot:...
(2009) - La SconosciutaLa sconosciutaLa sconosciuta also The Unknown Woman or The Other Woman is an enigmatic Italian psychological thriller mystery film, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore that depicts a woman alone in a foreign country, haunted by a horrible past, and in search of a lost daughter.- Plot :Irena , a Ukrainian...
(2006) - El Triunfo (2006)
- South from GranadaAl sur de GranadaAl sur de Granada is a 2003 film written and directed by Fernando Colomo, based on the book by Gerald Brenan...
(2003) - Carnage (2002)
- Nowhere (2002)
- PiedrasPiedras (film)Piedras is a 2002 Spanish film directed by Ramón Salazar. It revolves around the lives of five women living in Madrid.-Cast:*Antonia San Juan as Adela*Ángela Molina as Isabel*Najwa Nimri as Leire*Vicky Peña as Maricarmen...
(Stones) (2002) - Malefemmene (2001)
- Anna's Summer (2001)
- SagitarioSagitarioSagitario is the 2nd studio album by Mexican pop singer Ana Gabriel. It was released on 1986. Once again, she participated in the OTI Festival with the song A tu Lado which she achieved the 5th place.-Track listing:Tracks:# Mar y Arena# Y Aquí Estoy# Eso no Basta# Tu y Yo# Que poco Hombre#...
(2001) - An Impossible Crime (2001)
- One of the Hollywood TenOne of the Hollywood TenOne of the Hollywood Ten is a Spanish and British bio-picture. The film was written and directed by Karl Francis.The drama focuses on screenwriter/director Herbert Biberman and his efforts to make, what would become the historic political film, Salt of the Earth , produced without studio backing...
(2000) - JaraJaraJara or JARA may refer to:*Jara language, Nigerian language*Jara River, tributary of the Şuşiţa River, Romania*Jara, Ethiopia A miraculous mountain near Wallaga*La Jara, New Mexico, census-designated place in Sandoval County, United States...
(2000) - The SeaThe Sea (2000 film)The Sea is a 2000 Spanish film directed by Agustí Villaronga, starring Roger Casamayor. It is based on a novel by Blai Bonet. The plot, set in Mallorca, follows the fates of three childhood friends traumatized by the violence they witnessed during the Spanish Civil War. Ten years later, they are...
(2000) - Daughter of Her Son (2000)
- Wind with the Gone (1998)
- Carne trémulaCarne trémulaLive Flesh is a 1997 Spanish romantic drama thriller film, written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar, starring Liberto Rabal, Javier Bardem, and Francesca Neri...
(1997) - Oedipus Mayor (1996)
- Un año, ocho meses y nueve días (1995)
- With Closed Eyes (1994)
- Trouble in Love (1993)
- Poor Jorge (1993)
- 1492: Conquest of Paradise1492: Conquest of Paradise1492: Conquest of Paradise is an epic 1992 European adventure/drama film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Roselyne Bosch, which tells the story of the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus and the effect this had on the indigenous people...
(1992) - A Woman in the Rain (1992)
- Krapatchouk (1992)
- The Children ThiefThe Children ThiefThe Children Thief is a 1991 French drama film directed by Christian de Chalonge.-Cast:* Marcello Mastroianni - Bigua* Ángela Molina - Desposoria* Michel Piccoli - M...
(1991) - The Man Who Lost His Shadow (1991)
- Drums of Fire (1990)
- Sandino (1990)
- Black River (1990)
- Angels (1990)
- The Things of Love (1989)
- The SavageThe SavageThe Savage is a 1952 Western film directed by George Marshall and starring Charlton Heston. Much of the film was shot in the Black Hills of South Dakota.-Plot synopsis:...
(1989) - Barroco (1989)
- Lights and ShadowsLights and ShadowsLights and Shadows is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Bentley* Pauline Bush - Mother / Daughter* Tom Forman* Laura Oakley* Betty Schade...
(1988) - Laura, del cielo llega la noche (1987)
- Streets of GoldStreets of GoldStreets of Gold is the third studio album by Colorado electronic duo 3OH!3. This is their second album to be produced by Matt Squire and released on the record label Photo Finish. It was released on June 29, 2010 in the United States and July 19, 2010 in the United Kingdom. The album debuted at...
(1986) - Lola (1986)
- Camorra (A Story of Streets, Women and Crime)Camorra (A Story of Streets, Women and Crime)Camorra is a 1986 Italian crime film directed by Lina Wertmüller. It was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Ángela Molina as Annunziata* Harvey Keitel as Frankie...
(1986) - Half of Heaven (1986)
- The Bride Was Beautiful (1986)
- Bras de fer (1985)
- Dies rigorose LebenDies rigorose LebenDies rigorose Leben is a 1983 German drama film directed by Vadim Glowna. It was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival, where it won an Honourable Mention.-Cast:* Ángela Molina as Rosa* Jerzy Radziwilowicz as Joey...
(1983) - Bearn o la sala de las muñecas (1983)
- Demons in the GardenDemonios en el JardínDemonios en el Jardín is a 1982 Spanish film directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón, starring Ángela Molina, Ana Belén and Imanol Arias...
(1982) - The Eyes, the Mouth (1982)
- Put on IcePut on IcePut on Ice is a 1980 German thriller film directed by Bernhard Sinkel. It was entered into the 1980 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Helmut Griem - Lehrer Brasch* Martin Benrath - V-Mann Körner* Ángela Molina - Franziska Schwarz...
(1980) - Sabina (1979)
- Heart of the ForestHeart of the ForestHeart of the Forest is a 1979 Spanish film directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón. It was entered into the 29th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Norman Briski - Juan* Ángela Molina - Amparo* Luis Politti - El andarín* Víctor Valverde - Suso...
(1979) - Traffic JamTraffic Jam (film)Traffic Jam is a 1979 Italian drama film directed by Luigi Comencini. It was entered into the 1979 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Annie Girardot – Irene* Fernando Rey – Carlo* Miou-Miou – Angela* Gérard Depardieu – Franco* Ugo Tognazzi – Professor...
(1979) - Good News (1979
- The Prodigious Life of Father Vincent (1978))
- The Man Who Knew LoveThe Man Who Knew LoveThe Man Who Knew Love is a 1976 Spanish historical / biographical film based on the life of Juan de Dios...
(1978) - The Remains from the ShipwreckThe Remains from the ShipwreckThe Remains from the Shipwreck is a 1978 Spanish drama film directed by Ricardo Franco. It was entered into the 1978 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Fernando Fernán Gómez - Maestro* Ángela Molina - Adelaida / María* Ricardo Franco - Mateo...
(1978) - It's Never Too Late (1977)
- Viva/muera Don Juan Tenorio (1977)
- A un dios desconocidoA un dios desconocidoTo an Unknown God is a 1977 Spanish film directed by Jaime Chávarri. The film is about an aging man coming to terms with his homosexuality and mortality...
(1977) - That Obscure Object of DesireThat Obscure Object of DesireThat Obscure Object of Desire is a 1977 film directed by Luis Buñuel. Set in Spain and France against the backdrop of a terrorist insurgency, the film tells the story of an aging Frenchman who falls in love with a young woman who repeatedly frustrates his romantic and sexual desires.-Synopsis:A...
(1977) - Black LitterBlack LitterBlack Litter is a 1977 Spanish drama film directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón. It was entered into the 27th Berlin International Film Festival where Aragón won the Silver Bear for Best Director.-Cast:* José Luis Alonso - Tatin* Manuel Ayuso - Contractor...
(1976) - The Burned City (1976) .
- Las largas vacaciones del 36Las largas vacaciones del 36Long Vacations of 36 is a 1976 Spanish drama film directed by Jaime Camino dealing with the effects of Spanish Civil War on citizens of a village near Barcelona....
(1976)