Ángeles González-Sinde facts for kids
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Ángeles González-Sinde
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At the 59th San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2011
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| Minister of Culture | |
| In office 7 April 2009 – 22 December 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero |
| Preceded by | César Antonio Molina |
| Succeeded by | José Ignacio Wert |
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Ángeles González-Sinde Reig
7 April 1965 Madrid, Spain |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Complutense University |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, Film director |
Ángeles González-Sinde Reig (born on April 7, 1965) is a talented Spanish scriptwriter, film director, and politician. She served as the Minister of Culture for the Spanish government from April 2009 to December 2011. During her time as Minister, she was known for her views on online file sharing. A law passed in December 2011, which aimed to protect creative works online, became known as the "Sinde Law" because she was a strong supporter of it.
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About Ángeles González-Sinde
Ángeles González-Sinde Reig was born in Madrid, Spain. Her father, José María González-Sinde, Sr., founded an important film academy. Her brother, José María González-Sinde, Jr., also works in the film industry.
Her Education and Early Career
González-Sinde studied Classics at the Complutense University of Madrid. She then went on to earn a master's degree in Cinema Scriptwriting at the AFI Conservatory in Los Angeles, USA. This helped her become a skilled writer for movies.
Leading the Film Academy
Before becoming a politician, Ángeles González-Sinde was the president of the Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España (AACCE). This is the Spanish Academy of Arts and Cinematographic Sciences. She held this important role from December 2006 until April 2009.
Her Role as Culture Minister
In April 2009, Ángeles González-Sinde was chosen to be the Minister of Culture. This meant she was in charge of supporting arts, films, and cultural activities in Spain.
Public Reaction to Her Appointment
When she became Minister, some people, especially those in the Spanish Internet community, were concerned. They felt that because she had strong connections to the film industry, it might be hard for her to be completely fair on certain issues, like online sharing of movies.
Later Public Service
In June 2020, Ángeles González-Sinde was appointed president of the Royal Board of Trustees of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. This is a very important art museum in Spain. This position is unpaid, meaning she volunteered her time for this role.
Movies She Directed
Ángeles González-Sinde has directed several films. Here are some of them:
- La suerte dormida (2003)
- Madrid 11M: Todos íbamos en ese tren (2004)—a segment called «Como los demás»
- Una palabra tuya (2008)
- El comensal (2022)
Movies She Wrote (Scriptwriter)
She has also written scripts for many movies and television shows:
- La casa de los líos —a television series (1 episode, 1996)
- La buena estrella (1997), directed by Ricardo Franco
- Lágrimas negras (1998), directed by Ricardo Franco
- Segunda piel (1999), directed by Gerardo Vera
- Las razones de mis amigos (2000), directed by Gerardo Herrero
- Antigua vida mía (2001), directed by Héctor Olivera
- Cuéntame cómo pasó—a television series (2001)
- El misterio Galíndez (2003), directed by Gerardo Herrero
- Manolito Gafotas (2004), directed by Antonio Merecero
- La suerte dormida (2003)
- La vida que te espera (2004), directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
- Madrid 11M: Todos íbamos en ese tren (2004), by several directors
- Entre vivir y soñar (2004), directed by Alfonso Albacete and David Menkes
- Heroína (2005), directed by Gerardo Herrero
- Los aires difíciles (2006), directed by Gerardo Herrero
- Todos estamos invitados (2007), directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
- Una palabra tuya (2008)
Awards and Recognition
Ángeles González-Sinde has received several awards for her work in film:
- Goya Award for Best Original Screenplay for La buena estrella (1997). The Goya Awards are Spain's main national film awards.
- Goya Award for Best New Director for her film La suerte dormida (2003).
- Prize Turia for Best New Work for La suerte dormida (2003).
- Best Script award at the XX Festival de Cine Español de Málaga for Heroína (2005).
- She was also a runner-up for the Premio Planeta de Novela, a major Spanish literary award, for her novel El buen hijo.
See also
In Spanish: Ángeles González-Sinde para niños
