Those who love the seventh art know that, yet Oscar AwardsLos Golden Globe Awards It is the most desirable prizes in the cinematic world.
It is organized by the Foreign Hollywood Association of Journalism, not only these awards are recognized in the best in cinema and television, but also recognizes the directions in this industry, but also expects several times what will happen in Academy Awards. Gala is one of the most year after year, and has witnessed unforgettable moments that were distinguished by the date of entertainment.
Over the years, the presence of Mexican artists in this ceremony has grown greatly. Today, names such as alfonso Cuarón, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Guilleermo del Toro, Emmanuel Lubezki and Gael García Bernal are synonymous with international success. But before this new wave of talent, there was a pioneer that has achieved an unimaginable: to overcome the Hollywood legend in his land. His name was Mario MorenoBut the world knew him Kantinfla.
Mario Moreno “Cantinfallas”
It was, undoubtedly, one of the greatest comedians in the history of Mexican cinema. With its distinctive style, verbal ingenuity – at the point where the Spanish Royal Academy included the “Cantinville” action in its dictionary – and its unambiguous mustache, Kantinfla He won the heart of Latin America and Spanish. But in 1956, his fame crossed the borders of Mexico in an unexpected way.
That year, Cantinflas participated in Blockbuster “Around the world in 80 days”Directed by Michael AndersonA adaptive movie for the famous novel by Julio Verne.
The film had an impressive international crew: David Nevin in the role of Pilas Vogue, Shirley McLein, Marilyn Ditrich, Paster Kiton, Frank Sinatra, among others. However, the character of Jean Paspartote, which was played by Cantinfella, who stole the show.
In history, Passepartout It is the loyal servant of the strange millionaire, who is betting on turning the world in 80 days. The Kantinvas character invaded, with his grace, the cunning and the charisma, the audience and the criticism. Although he was not the absolute protagonist, his interpretation was so unforgettable that many spectators left the cinema more talking about the Mexican than Nevin.
What is the special prize for the achievement that won the mass in Golden Globe?
The effect of the movie was huge. It was the success of the box office and won Oscar for the best movie In 1957, in the same year, the time of a party Golden Globe AwardsMario Moreno was nominated The best actor In comedy or music movie. The surprise was a capital. Mexican comedy in a list with Hollywood giants?
The candidates of that year were:
- Mario Moreno all over the world in 80 days
- Marlon Brando Port Taeihaus from the August satellite
- Yol Brenner Burr Al -Malik and I
- Glenn Ford Port Tthaus from the August satellite
- Danny Kai Port.
It was the undisputed favorite Marlon Brando. Indeed, by that time, Brando revolutionized performance with his visceral style, thanks to films such as “Tram called Desire” and “Rats Nest”.
in Taihaus from the August satelliteExplain a residentJapanese translator between the American forces and a Japanese people after the Second World War. It was an eccentric description, very enjoyable and praiseworthy.
But on the night of February 28, 1957, the story took an unexpected turn. Against all expectations, Golden Globe went to Cantinfallas.
What prizes won by Cantinfella?
With this award, Mario Moreno He became a Mexican second to win the Golden Globe Award, after photographer Gabriel Vigua, who received it in 1949 for his work in Los Angeles Perla.
victory Kantinfla It was more than symbolic: It was a true slap of the Hollywood stereotypes at the time, while racism and lack of inclusion every day bread.
Not only Cantinflas has won Brando and other actors in international status, but won the respect of the American film industry. His victory was a strong statement: talent has no nationality. The spirit of humor, which is rooted in the Mexican popular culture, was able to communicate with a global audience, which indicates that the art of laughter is really universal.
Marlon Brando – Golden Globe: his reaction
Although what Brando thought about this result will never be certain, Cantinfallas movie (2014), starring óscar jaenada, re -created that historical moment with a scene in which Brande is annoying to receive the award.
There may be some technical licensing in this interpretation, but there is no doubt that the moment should have been horrific for many in the room.
Who would have imagined that a man born in Tebito, grew up between tents and improvised stages, will end with the spending of Marlon Brando himself? Undoubtedly, the world not only managed the world in 80 days, but also to the history of cinema in one night.
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