'The Chosen Ones' Tops Mexico's Annual Ariel Awards John Hecht - The Hollywood Reporter
go to original May 29, 2016

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The Chosen Ones (Las Elegidas), a drama about a teenage girl forced into prostitution, won best picture and director at the 58th Ariel Awards, Mexico's version of the Oscars.

Produced by Canana Films, the production company of Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna, The Chosen Ones had its world premiere last year in Cannes' Un Certain Regard.

Writer-director David Pablo's film grabbed five Ariels on Saturday night in Mexico City, including best original screenplay, cinematography and breakthrough performance for actress Nancy Talamantes.

A complete winners list is below.

Read the rest at The Hollywood Reporter

Best Picture
The Chosen Ones (Las Elegidas)

Director
David Pablos (Las Elegidas)

Actor
Marco Perez (Gloria)

Actress
Sofia Espinosa (Gloria)

Supporting Actor
Noe Hernandez (600 Millas)

Supporting Actress
Adriana Paz (Hilda)

Breakthrough Performance (Actor)
Martin Castro (El Jeremias)

Breakthrough Performance (Actress)
Nancy Talamantes (Las Elegidas)

Cinematography
Las Elegidas

Original Screenplay
Las Elegidas

Adapted Screenplay
Un Monstruo de Mil Cabezas

Ibero-American Picture
El Abrazo de la Serpiente

Documentary
El Hombre Que Vio Demasiado

Animated Picture
La Increible Historia del Nino de Piedra

First Work
600 Millas

Production Design
Mexican Gangster

Costume Design
Mexican Gangster

Makeup
Gloria

Original Score
El Hombre Que Vio Demasiado

Sound
Gloria

Editing
Gloria

Special Effects
Mexican Gangster

Visual Effects
Mexican Gangster

Short Fiction Film
Tremulo

Short Documentary
Ausencias

Short Animated Film
Zimbo

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