On February 25, the Basque (very) young actress won an interpretation award for her role as a transgender girl. 20:00 000 species of bees. He made a touching speech with tears in his eyes.
The Berlinale scene was particularly youthful on February 25. In its seventy-three year history, the Berlin International Film Festival had never awarded such a young actress. her name is Sofia Otero and she is only 9 years old. In addition, the award was presented to him by actress Kristen Stewart, who at the age of 32 was the youngest president of the jury in the history of the German event.
Sofia Otero, who starred in the film 20,000 species of bees, won the Silver Bear for Best Performance in a Leading Role. (Berlin, February 25, 2023) Abaka
Ease and excitement
The Spaniard was rewarded for his interpretation of 6-year-old Lucia 20:00 000 types of alphabet (“20,000 Species of Bees”), directed by Estibaliz Uresola. The film’s release date in France is not yet known.
The one who played the role of a girl born in the body of a boy in this feature film, who calls herself Aitor, could not hide her excitement. Startled at hearing her name, she put her hands over her mouth before getting up to join the stage.
“Thank you to the jury for awarding me this award, which is so special to me, oh, I don’t think so,” said the young girl with tears in her eyes. He continued calmly and naturally in front of the public. “To my parents, my father Fernando Otero, the best dad in the world, my mother who I love madly, my brothers and sisters.”
Sofia Otero (2)e from right) happy surrounded by producer Lara Izagirre Garizurieta (right), director Estibaliz Uresola Solagure (2)e from left) and actress Itziar Lazcano (from left) after receiving the award. Abaka
A pearl among hundreds
In the columns of Basque daily Deya, the director raved about the young girl’s interpretation (who was 8 when she started filming) and her ability to integrate all the cues and nuances. “Obviously, she was the best Lucia one could dream of,” the film director was especially happy. Another feat. the actress beat out a cast of over 500 little girls. Sofia Otero seems to have the personality of a rising star of Spanish cinema.
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Source: Le Figaro
