Carmen Machi receives 2026 National Film Prize at San Sebastian Festival
Actor Carmen Machi accepted the 2026 National Film Prize from the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts at the San Sebastian Festival.
Award details and prize money
The Spanish Ministry of Culture launched this honor in 1980 to recognize distinguished contributions to cinema. The award comes with a monetary prize of 30,000 euros. Previous recipients include Oscar winners Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem.
Remarks during the ceremony
Diego San José presented the award while speaking about Machi's impact on Spanish culture. He compared her legacy to national landmarks like the Burgos Cathedral. Machi has portrayed many women throughout her career who accompanied her to this moment.
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