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Divine Words

  • September 15, 1987
  • 107 min.
  • Drama
  • Spain
A work of Valle-Inclán, the story takes place in Galicia in the early twentieth century. To escape poverty, the wife of a sacristan uses a hydrocephalic child as a sideshow attraction. This causes a confrontation with her sister-in-law.

Original title: Divinas palabras

6

nominations

67%

winning rate

4

wins

Goya Awards #2 - 1988

Award People Status
Best Picture
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Juan Echanove Winner
Best Cinematography Fernando Arribas Winner
Best Original Score Milladoiro
Best Film Editing Pablo González del Amo Winner
Best Sound Miguel Ángel Polo, Enrique Molinero Winner

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