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Wikipedia article




'Lope: The Outlaw' is a 2010 Spanish-Brazilian adventure drama film directed by Andrucha Waddington which stars Alberto Ammann, Leonor Watling and Pilar Lpez de Ayala. The film is a co-production between Spain and Brazil, inspired in the youth of Lope de Vega.

Plot



Biopic of the poet and playwright Lope de Vega. Set in 1588, Lope is a young soldier who has just arrived in Madrid from the war. The city is still under construction and he, like many others, still does not know which path to follow. While struggling with his restlessness and ambition, two women come into his life. One, a liberal and successful businesswoman who can help Lope with his career, and the other, an aristocrat who ends up being his true lover.

Cast



Production



The screenplay was penned by and . The film was produced by Antena 3 Films, El Toro Pictures, Ikiru Films and Conspiraao Filmes. Ricardo Della Rosa was responsible for cinematography and Sergio Mekler for film editing. Shooting locations included the Madrid region, Toledo and the Atlantic coast of Morocco (Essaouira and Safi).

Release



Distributed by Twentieth Century Fox, the film premiered on 3 September 2010.

Awards and nominations



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| align = "center" rowspan = "11" | 2011 || 16th Forqu Awards || colspan = "2" | Best Film || ||

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| rowspan = "7" | 25th Goya Awards || Best Original Song || "Que el soneto nos tome por sorpresa" by Jorge Drexler || || rowspan = "7" |

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| Best Supporting Actress || Pilar Lpez de Ayala ||

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| Best Production Supervision || Edmon Roch, Toni Novella ||

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| Best Art Direction || Csar Macarrn ||

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| Best Costume Design || Tatiana Hernndez ||

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| Best Makeup and Hairstyles || Karmele Soler, Martn Macas Trujillo, Paco Rodrguez H. ||

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| Best Special Effects || Ral Romanillos, Marcelo Siqueira ||

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| rowspan = "3" | 20th Actors and Actresses Union Awards || Best Film Actress in a Minor Role || Pilar Lpez de Ayala || || rowspan = "3" |

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| rowspan = "2" | Best Film Actor in a Minor Role || Antonio de la Torre ||

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| Juan Diego ||

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See also



* List of Spanish films of 2010

* List of Brazilian films of 2010

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