Swordsmen, women on the verge and fairy tale focus of favorites for best picture at Spanish Oscars - Goya Awards

“Competing with “Volver” for best picture are box-office success “Alatriste,” the story of an heroic 17th century soldier-turned-mercenary by Agustin Diaz-Yanes; “Salvador”, a political thriller directed by Spanish director Manuel Huerga; and “Pans Labyrinth”, a gothic fairy tale about a girls dark fantasy life in fascist Spain by Mexican Guillermo del Toro.

Del Toros film has grabbed 6 nominations for the Oscars, including in the categories of foreign-language film and original screenplay.”

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