BARCELONA ISSUE 24 Nov 2004

Having been held in Rome, Berlin and other main European cities with a strong link to cinema, this month it was Barcelona's honour to host the 17th edition of the European Film Academy Awards. The ceremony took place at the CCIB in front of the Forum building. Alejandro Amenabar, Penélope Cruz, and Javier Bardem were award winners, with many other international names among the nominees.

Apart from the ceremony, the programme included conferences relating to professional topics, such as co-production, actors' roles, and financing.There were also opportunities for the people of Barcelona to enjoy and experience European Cinema for themselves.

Click here for the list of the winners of the European Film Awards