Ma Ma (2015 film)
# Ma Ma (2015 film)

Ma Ma (Spanish: Ma ma) is a 2015 Spanish-French drama film directed by Julio Medem. It was screened in the Special Presentations section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.

## Plot

Magda is an unemployed teacher. She is diagnosed with breast cancer and battles the disease. This creates unexpected bonds with people close to her.

## Cast

* Penélope Cruz as Magda
* Luis Tosar as Arturo
* Asier Etxeandia as Julián
* Àlex Brendemühl as Raúl
* Silvia Abascal as Nurse
* Teo Planell
* Samuel Viyuela
* Virginia Ávila as ICU Nurse
* Anna Jiménez as Natasha
* Elena Carranza as TV reporter

## Reception

Screen Daily lauded the strong cast but the "schmaltzy script and uneven tone of the film conspire to upstage [Cruz´] performance".

## Awards and nominations

| Awards | Category | Nominated | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 3rd Feroz Awards | Best Main Actress | Penélope Cruz | Nominated |
| 3rd Feroz Awards | Best Original Soundtrack | Alberto Iglesias | Nominated |
| 30th Goya Awards | Best Actress | Penélope Cruz | Nominated |
| 30th Goya Awards | Best Makeup and Hairstyles | Ana Lozano, Fito Dellibarda and Massimo Gattabrusi | Nominated |
| 30th Goya Awards | Best Original Score | Alberto Iglesias | Nominated |
