# Glimmers

Glimmers (Spanish: Los destellos) is a 2024 Spanish drama film written and directed by Pilar Palomero based on the story Bihotz handiegia by Eider Rodriguez [es] starring Patricia López Arnaiz alongside Antonio de la Torre, Marina Guerola, and Julián López.

## Plot

Upon request from her daughter Madalen, Isabel starts paying regular visits to her former husband Ramón, who is now ill, unburying resentments.

## Cast

* Patricia López Arnaiz as Isabel
* Marina Guerola [es] as Madalen
* Antonio de la Torre as Ramón
* Julián López as Nacho

## Production

Written by Pilar Palomero, the screenplay adapts Eider Rodriguez's story Un corazón demasiado grande, contained in the book of the same name (Bihotz handiegia in the Basque original). The film is a MOD Producciones, Misent Producciones and Inicia Films production and it had the participation of RTVE, Movistar Plus+, TVC and À Punt and backing from ICAA, ICEC, and IVC. It was lensed by Daniela Cajías. Shooting locations included Horta de Sant Joan, Terra Alta.

## Release

Glimmers was presented in the official competition of the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 22 September 2024. It will be released theatrically in Spain by Caramel Films on 4 October 2024.

## Reception

Luis Martínez of El Mundo gave Glimmers 4 stars, deeming it to be Palomero's best film and a "colossal film in each of its doubts".
Júlia Olmo of Cineuropa described Glimmers as "a moving, devastating and beautiful film, that achieves great depth about the end of life and its continuity".
Nando Salvà of El Periódico de Catalunya rated Glimmers 4 out of 5 stars, considering it to be, "by far", Palomero's best film.
Manuel J. Lombardo of Diario de Sevilla gave Glimmers 4 stars, claiming to have seen and heard a "truly moving film".

### Accolades

| Award | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| San Sebastián International Film Festival | 28 September 2024 | Golden Seashell | Glimmers | Nominated |
| San Sebastián International Film Festival | 28 September 2024 | Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance | Patricia López Arnaiz | Won |
| San Sebastián International Film Festival | 28 September 2024 | SIGNIS Award | Glimmers | Won |
| Forqué Awards | 14 December 2024 | Best Actress in a Film | Patricia López Arnaiz | Nominated |
| Forqué Awards | 14 December 2024 | Best Actor in a Film | Antonio de la Torre | Nominated |
| Gaudí Awards | 18 January 2025 | Best Non-Catalan Language Film | Glimmers | Nominated |
| Gaudí Awards | 18 January 2025 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Pilar Palomero | Nominated |
| Gaudí Awards | 18 January 2025 | Best Actress | Patricia López Arnaiz | Nominated |
| Gaudí Awards | 18 January 2025 | Best Supporting Actor | Antonio de la Torre | Nominated |
| Feroz Awards | 25 January 2025 | Best Drama Film | Best Drama Film | Nominated |
| Feroz Awards | 25 January 2025 | Best Director | Pilar Palomero | Nominated |
| Feroz Awards | 25 January 2025 | Best Main Actress in a Film | Patricia López Arnaiz | Nominated |
| Feroz Awards | 25 January 2025 | Best Main Actor in a Film | Antonio de la Torre | Nominated |
| Feroz Awards | 25 January 2025 | Best Supporting Actress in a Film | Marina Guerola | Nominated |
| Feroz Awards | 25 January 2025 | Best Supporting Actor in a Film | Julián López | Nominated |
| Carmen Awards | 1 February 2025 | Best Supporting Actor | Antonio de la Torre | Won |
| CEC Medals | 3 February 2025 | Best Film | Glimmers | Nominated |
| CEC Medals | 3 February 2025 | Best Director | Pilar Palomero | Nominated |
| CEC Medals | 3 February 2025 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Pilar Palomero | Won |
| CEC Medals | 3 February 2025 | Best Actress | Patricia López Arnaiz | Nominated |
| CEC Medals | 3 February 2025 | Best Supporting Actor | Antonio de la Torre | Won |
| CEC Medals | 3 February 2025 | Best New Actress | Marina Guerola | Nominated |
| CEC Medals | 3 February 2025 | Best Cinematography | Daniela Cajías | Nominated |
| Goya Awards | 8 February 2025 | Best Actress | Patricia López Arnaiz | Nominated |
| Goya Awards | 8 February 2025 | Best Supporting Actor | Antonio de la Torre | Nominated |
| Goya Awards | 8 February 2025 | Best New Actress | Marina Guerola | Nominated |
| Goya Awards | 8 February 2025 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Pilar Palomero | Nominated |
| Actors and Actresses Union Awards | 10 March 2025 | Best Film Actress in a Leading Role | Patricia López Arnaiz | Nominated |
| Actors and Actresses Union Awards | 10 March 2025 | Best Film Actor in a Secondary Role | Antonio de la Torre | Nominated |