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Go Away from Me
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Wikipedia article
'Go Away from Me' is a 2006 Spanish film directed by Vctor Garca Len which stars Juan Diego and Juan Diego Botto alongside Cristina Plazas, Rosa Mara Sard, Esperanza Roy and Jos Sazatornil. It was produced by Juan Gona. Garca Len co-wrote the screenplay with Jons Trueba. The film received two Goya Award nominations, winning one award (Best Actor).
Plot
The plot follows the dysfunctional relationship between two markedly selfish individuals, Santiago (an aging thespian) and Guillermo (the former's freeloading son).
Cast
Production
A Gona Cine y TV production, the film was shot in Madrid, even if most of the production crew was from Asturias.
Release
The film screened at the 54th San Sebastin International Film Festival in September 2006. Soon after, on 29 September, it opened in Spanish theatres.
Reception
Deborah Young of 'Variety' presented the film (a "bitter satire") as "a surprisingly classical piece of filmmaking boasting solidity, but little edge", assessing it to be "entertaining, occasionally poignant".
Mirito Torreiro of 'Fotogramas' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, drawing out the acting duel between the two Juan Diegos as the best thing about the film.
Accolades
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| align = "center" | 2006 || 54th San Sebastin International Film Festival || Silver Shell for Best Actor || Juan Diego || || align = "center" |
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| align = "center" rowspan = "5" | 2007 || CEC Medals || Best Actor || Juan Diego || || align = "center" |
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| rowspan = "2" | 21st Goya Awards || Best Actor || Juan Diego || || rowspan = "2" |
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| Best Supporting Actor || Juan Diego Botto ||
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| rowspan = "2" | 16th Actors and Actresses Union Awards || Best Film Actor in a Leading Role || Juan Diego || || rowspan = "2" |
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| Best Film Actor in a Secondary Role || Juan Diego Botto ||
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See also
* List of Spanish films of 2006
References
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