Argentina / Germany / UK / USA,
2004, 128 min
Directed by:
Walter SallesScreenplay:
Jose RiveraCinematography:
Eric GautierComposer:
Gustavo SantaolallaCast:
Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo de la Serna, Mía Maestro, Mercedes Morán, Sergio Boris, Matías Strafe, Bárbara Lombardo, Antonella Costa, Alberto Granado (more)VOD (3)
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Based on a true-life story, The Motorcycle Diaries is an inspiring and thrilling adventure that traces the youthful origins of a revolutionary spirit. The film follows two daring friends, Ernesto "Che" Guevara (Gael García Bernal) and Alberto Granado (Rodrigo de la Serna), who hop on the back of a beat-up motorcycle for a breathtaking and exciting road trip across Latin America. (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2005 - Jorge Drexler (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song))
- 2005 - Jose Rivera (Best Adapted Screenplay)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2005 - Rodrigo de la Serna (Best Debut Performance)
- 2005 - Eric Gautier (Best Cinematography)
- 2005 - Walter Salles (Best Director)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2005 - Gustavo Santaolalla (Best Music)
- 2005 - Best Film not in the English Language
- 2005 - Best Film
- 2005 - Gael García Bernal (Best Leading Actor)
- 2005 - Rodrigo de la Serna (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2005 - Jose Rivera (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2005 - Eric Gautier (Best Cinematography)
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2004 - Best Foreign Independent
European Film Awards
- 2004 - Walter Salles (Screen International Award)
César Awards
- 2005 - Best Foreign Film
Goya Awards
- 2005 - Jose Rivera (Best Adapted Screenplay)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2005 - Walter Salles (Best Non-American Film)
Golden Globes
- 2005 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
Critics Choice Awards
- 2005 - Best Foreign Language Film
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2004 - Walter Salles (Best Foreign-Language Film)
Cannes Film Festival
- 2004 - Walter Salles (Prize of the Ecumenical Jury)
- 2004 - Eric Gautier (Vulcain Prize for an artist technician, awarded by the C.S.T.)
- 2004 - Walter Salles (Golden Palm - Official Competition)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2004 - Walter Salles (City of Donostia Audience Award for Best Film)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 2004 - Walter Salles (The Audience Award)