56 Spanish Film Directors Select Top 21st Century Movies for elDiario.es Survey
So, elDiario.es recently ran a survey with 56 filmmakers from Spain to find out which movies from the 21st century have had the biggest impact on them. Some well-known names like Pedro Almodóvar, Alejandro Amenábar, and Isabel Coixet took part, sharing their personal picks of influential films since 2000. Interestingly, while there were a few American films on the list, it diverges significantly from a similar one published by the New York Times six months ago, which focused mostly on Anglo-American films. This survey highlights how Spanish directors have a distinct viewpoint, prioritizing their personal connections to the films over just their critical success.
Key facts
- 56 Spanish film directors participated in the survey
- The survey was conducted by elDiario.es
- Directors selected the best films of the 21st century
- Lists include films from the past 25 years
- The year 2000 serves as the starting boundary
- The results contrast with a New York Times list from six months ago
- The New York Times list was dominated by Anglo-Saxon cinema
- Directors had complete freedom in their selections
Entities
Artists
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Oliver Laxe
- Carla Simón
- Alauda Ruiz de Azúa
- Javier Calvo
- Javier Ambrossi
- Isabel Coixet
Institutions
- elDiario.es
- New York Times
Locations
- Spain
- United States