TV3's 'Punt de no retorn' and Bambú Producciones' 'La Promesa' Shine at International Emmys
On a night filled with surprises and recognition, the documentary series 'Punt de no retorn' from TV3 and the telenovela 'La Promesa' produced by Bambú Productions emerged as winners at the International Emmys held in New York. The Catalan program, 'Punt de no retorn,' which explores the transformation of the world, triumphed over other contenders in its category, including Australia’s 'Kweens of the Queer Underground,' Chile’s 'La Vida de Nosotras,' and Japan’s 'Kenshiro ni Yoroshiku.' Raúl Gallego, the director and producer of the series, expressed his excitement to EFE about the reception of the show. He explained that the series seeks to highlight the critical juncture the world faces regarding environmental issues, conflicts, democracy, and artificial intelligence. He praised the public broadcasting network TV3 for its commitment to producing journalism, reportage, and documentary content, especially at a time when entertainment often takes precedence over informing viewers about reality.
In a separate category, the second Spanish winner of the night was the telenovela 'La Promesa' from Bambú Productions, which edged out another Spanish production, 'Salón de té La Moderna,' as well as Colombia's 'Rigo' and Turkey's 'Safir.'
The International Emmys are awarded annually by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to celebrate excellence in television production outside the United States. The awards comprise 14 categories dedicated to various formats and genres.
Argentina was the standout country among the five nominated Latin American nations, with the beloved character Mafalda, created by cartoonist Quino, introducing the children’s categories to mark her 60th anniversary. Despite 14 nominations, only two Latin productions won; in comedy, the Argentine show 'División Palermo' managed to secure a win, while the Mexican program 'La Vida Secreta de tu Mente' took home the award in the factual children's programming category.
Among the coveted acting awards, British actor Timothy Spall won for 'The Sixth Commandment,' besting Brazil's Julio Andrade in 'Betinho No Fio da Navalha' and Thailand's Aokbab Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying who was nominated for 'Hunger.' In the animation category, the British series 'Tabby McTat' also clinched a win. The UK led the night with four awards, including best documentary for 'Otto Baxter: Not a Fing Horror Story' and best sports documentary for 'Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story.' The best miniseries award went to the German production 'Liebes Kind,' while the French series 'Les Gouttes de Dieu' took home the accolade for best drama series.
Additionally, the Academy honored notable figures with two special awards: the Founders' Emmy went to writer and producer David E. Kelley for 'Ally McBeal,' and the Directors' Award was presented to Sidonie Dumas, the CEO of Gaumont.
In these turbulent times, television serves as a vital art form that connects people around the globe, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers, said Bruce Paisner, the president and CEO of the Academy, upon concluding the gala.
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