Secrets of the Heart (film)


Secrets of the Heart is a 1997 Spanish film. The film was a box office hit in Spain, grossing ESP 711,092,434. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 70th Academy Awards.

Synopsis

In 1960s Spain, 9-year-old Javi and his friend Carlos are both fascinated and scared by an empty house in their village. Javi's older brother insists a crime was once committed there, and eerie voices are sometimes heard.
The mystery captivates Javi, especially as it seems linked to his father's death, who used to meet a mysterious woman there. Returning to their secluded mountain home, Javi finds another locked room, shrouded in secrecy. As he investigates, he uncovers adult secrets and lies.

Cast

Commentaries

According to the film's producer, Secretos del corazón is "a poetical and emotional movie that can share with Hollywood's big overproductions' special effects."
Armendáriz has had a brief film career and appears in such works as "Historias del Kronen", "Tasio" and "Las cartas de Alou".

Awards and nominations

[Goya Awards]

YearCategoryAwardRecipientResult
1998Best Film GoyaSecretos del corazón
1998Best Director GoyaMontxo Armendáriz
1998Best Supporting Actress GoyaVicky Peña
1998Best Supporting Actress GoyaCharo LópezWon
1998Best New Actor GoyaAndoni ErburuWon
1998Best Production Design GoyaFélix MurciaWon
1998Best Sound GoyaGilles Ortion, Alfonso Pino and Bela María da CostaWon
1998Best Editing GoyaRosa Sáinz de Rozas
1998Best Screenplay – Original GoyaMontxo Armendáriz

[Cinema Writers Circle Awards]

YearCategoryAwardRecipientResult
1998Best Film CEC AwardSecretos del corazónWon
1998Best Director CEC AwardMontxo ArmendárizWon
1998Best Screenplay, Original CEC AwardMontxo ArmendárizWon