Matías Recalt won the Goya for Best New Actor for “The Snow Society”

After his great performance in the “Sociedad de la Nieve”, the film directed by Juan Antonio Bayona that recalls the tragedy that occurred in the Andes Mountains in 1972, Matias Recalt was awarded as “Best New Actor” at the Goya Awards, which were held in Valladolid, Spain. with my friends in the cast; I don’t think it would have been possible without them. I think every shot of every single one of them makes my character, and there was a lot of heart in this movie.” He also dedicated his words “to the survivors of the Andes, to those who did not return, to the relatives of those who did not return, for letting us tell their story. Thank you so much, especially Roberto Canessa, for being Roberto Canessa, a great character to play.” And, with a sign of emotion on his face and his voice breaking, he made a very special thanks: “Especially to my father, who I lost before making this film. And I’m saying this to you, Dad. Thank you.” Finally, he concluded his speech with a greeting and a very special request: “To send a very big hug to my country, Argentina, which is going through a very delicate moment, and to ask that please, not to stain the culture.”

Original source in Spanish