The
Ariel is the
Mexican Academy of Film Award. It has been awarded annually since 1947. The award recognizes excellence in motion picture making, such as acting, directing and screenwriting in
Mexican cinema. It is considered the most prestigious award in the Mexican
movie industry.
History
The statuette is in the image of a man and it was designed by the
sculptor Ignacio Asúnsolo. The original statuette is currently found inside
Churubusco Studios in
Mexico City. The name "Ariel" was inspired by a series of short writings called
El Ariel by
Uruguayan writer
José Enrique Rodó that inspired generations of young
Latin Americans in the first decades of the 20th century.
Awards
In the original name.
Additional awards
- Ariel Especial de Plata (Special Silver Ariel)
- Premio Especial (Special Ariel)
- Premio de Honor (Honorary Award)†
- Premio Medalla Salvador Toscano (Salvador Toscano Medal)
- Reconocimiento del Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (Special Recognition)
- Diploma de Honor (Honorary Diploma)
† irregularly given
By years
References
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