News Item: 20,000 species of bees sweep festivals
Published on: April 9, 2023
The film by Estibaliz Urresola and which has ECPV alumni wins the Biznaga de Oro
20,000 species of bees, directed by Estibaliz Urresola, has won the Biznaga de Oro for the best Spanish film at the 26th edition of the Malaga Festival. In addition, the work carried out by Patricia López Arnaiz on 20,000 species of bees has earned her the Silver Biznaga for the best supporting female performance. Remember the film has won the Silver Bear for Best Female Performance for Sofía Otero at the Berlin festival, one of the most important on the international scene.
The film has the participation of ECPV alumni in the camera, light, production and direction departments, and teachers like Eva Urkiza in the wardrobe department.
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