Scorpion in Love (Spanish: Alacrán enamorado)[1] is a 2013 Spanish romantic drama film directed by Santiago A. Zannou and starring Álex González, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Carlos Bardem, Judith Diakhate and Javier Bardem.[2] It is based on the novel of the same name by Carlos Bardem, who also wrote the screenplay with Zannou.[2][3]
Plot
Julián, Asterix and Luis belong to a neo-Nazi ideology group led by Solís. Together with other members of the group, they attack everything considered the enemy with threats and beatings. Julián frequents Pedro's gym and asks him to teach him to box. Carlomonte distrusts Julián but starts training him. Alyssa, a young mulatto with whom Julián falls in love, also works at the gym. His love for Alyssa and boxing make Julián begin to change, something that his friend Luis is not willing to accept.
Cast
- Álex González as Julián "Alacrán" López
- Miguel Ángel Silvestre as Luis
- Carlos Bardem as Carlomonte
- Judith Diakhate as Alyssa
- Hovik Keuchkerian as Pedro
- Javier Bardem as Solís
- Luis Mottola as Speaker
Production
The film is a Morena Films (Álvaro Longoria) production, with the participation of TVE, Cosmopolitan Channel and Canal+ España.[4][5]
Release
Distributed by Alta Films,[5] Scorpion in Love was theatrically released in Spain on 12 April 2013.
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 28th Goya Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | Carlos Bardem, Santiago A. Zannou | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Carlos Bardem | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actor | Hovik Keuchkerian | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Llorenç Miquel | Nominated | |||
| 23rd Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Film Actor in a Leading Role | Álex González | Nominated | [7] | |
| Best Film Actor in a Secondary Role | Carlos Bardem | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Actor in a Minor Role | Miguel Ángel Silvestre | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actor | Hovik Keuchkerian | Won |
See also
References
- ^ Mack, Andrew (8 May 2012). "Javier Bardem to Play Nazi Ideologue in ALACRAN ENAMORADO / SCORPION IN LOVE". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ a b Dang, Simon (9 May 2012). "Javier Bardem To Play Neo-Nazi In Modern Romeo & Juliet Tale 'Alacrán Enamorado'". IndieWire. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ Obenson, Tambay A. (24 October 2012). "Santiago Zannou's 'Scorpion In Love' (Nazi Falls For Mixed-Race Girl) Picked Up By Wild Bunch". IndieWire. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "'Alacrán enamorado', póster y tráiler de lo último de Santiago A. Zannou". Espinof. 16 March 2013.
- ^ a b "'Alacrán enamorado' – estreno en cines 12 de abril". Audiovisual451. 8 April 2013.
- ^ "Alacrán enamorado". premiosgoya.com. Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- ^ Redondo, David (11 March 2014). "'El tiempo entre costuras' triunfa en los Premios Unión de Actores". Cadena SER.
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