Living Is Easy With Eyes Closed (2013)
Original title: Vivir es fácil con los ojos cerrados
Languages: Spanish, English
Synopsis
Antonio (Javier Cámara) is a teacher who uses The Beatles songs to teach his students English in 1966 Spain. When he finds out that John Lennon is in Almeria making a film, he travels there to meet him. During the trip, he meets Juanjo (Francesc Colomer), a 16-year-old boy who has ran away from home and Belén (Natalia de Molina), a young 21-year-old woman who also looks like she is running away from something.
Rankings Position
#63 Best Comedy movies from Spain
Awards
2013: 6 Goya Awards: including Best Film, Director and Actor (Camara)
2013: San Sebastian Film Festival: Official Selection
2013: Feroz Awards: Best Director and Screenplay. 6 Nominations
2013: Forqué Awards: Nominated for Best Actor (Javier Cámara)
2014: Platino Awards: Nominated for Best Film, Direction, Screenplay & Actor (Cámara)
2014: Goya Awards (Spanish Academy Awards). 6 awards. 7 nominations