Agustín Díaz Yanes facts for kids
Agustín Díaz Yanes was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1950. He is a talented Spanish screenwriter and film director. He has won several Goya Awards, which are Spain's most important film awards, similar to the Oscars in the United States.
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What Does a Screenwriter Do?
A screenwriter is a person who writes the script for a movie. This script includes all the dialogue (what the characters say) and descriptions of the scenes and actions. Agustín Díaz Yanes started his career mainly as a screenwriter, helping to create the stories for many films.
Some of the films he wrote the screenplays for include:
- Al límite (1997)
- Belmonte (1995)
- Demasiado corazón (1992)
- A solas contigo (1990)
- Baton Rouge (1988)
- Barrios altos (1987)
Films Directed by Agustín Díaz Yanes
Later in his career, Agustín Díaz Yanes also became a film director. This means he was in charge of bringing the script to life on screen. He guided the actors, decided how scenes would look, and oversaw the entire filmmaking process. He often directed films that he also wrote himself.
Notable Films and Goya Awards
Agustín Díaz Yanes has directed several well-known films. Many of these movies have been nominated for and won Goya Awards. These awards celebrate the best films and performances in Spanish cinema each year.
Here are some of the films he directed and how they did at the Goya Awards:
| Year | English Title | Original Title | Goya Nominations | Goya Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Nobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead | Nadie hablará de nosotras cuando hayamos muerto | 10 | 8 |
| 2001 | Don't Tempt Me | Sin noticias de Dios | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | Alatriste | Alatriste | 15 | 3 |
| 2008 | Just Walking | Sólo quiero caminar | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 | Gold | Oro | 6 | 0 |
His film Nobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead was very successful, winning 8 Goya Awards. This shows how much his work is respected in the Spanish film industry.
See also
In Spanish: Agustín Díaz Yanes para niños
