Synopsis
Ramón Sampedro is a ship mechanic and part-time poet left a quadriplegic following a diving accident. Ramón fought for 30 years for the legal right to end his own life. He develops close relationships with his long-term lawyer Julia and his friend Rosa, who tries to convince him that his life is worth living. Despite his situation, Ramón manages to inspire those around him to live life to the fullest.
Facts
Awards
Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival, Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, European Film Award for Best Actor, European Film Award for Best Director
Setting
Spain
Filming location
Barcelona, Madrid, Galicia, Torno, Lake Como
Production
Grupo PRISA, Sogecine, Himenoptero, UGC Images, Eyescreen
Original language
Spanish, Galician, Catalan
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 2005 academy_award
- Independent Spirit Awards 2005 generic
- National Board of Review 2004 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2004 generic
