Voyage to Nowhere

Voyage to Nowhere (Spanish: El viaje a ninguna parte) is a 1986 Spanish comedy drama film written, starred and directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez. It is based on his own novel with the same title.

El viaje a ninguna parte
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Fernando Fernán Gómez
Written by	Fernando Fernán Gómez
Based on	El viaje a ninguna parte by Fernando Fernán Gómez
Produced by	Julián Mateos Maribel Martín
Starring	José Sacristán Laura Del Sol Juan Diego María Luis Ponte Gabino Diego Nuria Gallardo Fernando Fernán Gómez
Cinematography	José Luis Alcaine
Edited by	Pablo González del Amo
Music by	Pedro Iturralde
Release date	15 October 1986 (1986-10-15)
Running time	140 minutes
Country	Spain
Language	Spanish

Plot

The film tells the story of a group of comedians. It is a story about their loves and heartbreaks and their desires and frustrations.

Throughout the journey, their work is interspersed with love, family financial problems, and the hunger to triumph a dream. The central character, Carlos Galván, is the son of the first actor and director of the company, don Arturo, and he's the father of Carlito, a kid who does not want to be a comic. Carlos Galván takes refuge in a fantasy world.

Cast

• José Sacristán as Carlos Galván
• Laura del Sol as Juanita Plaza
• Juan Diego as Sergio Maldonado
• María Luisa Ponte as Julia Iniesta
• Gabino Diego as Carlos Piñeiro
• Nuria Gallardo as Rosita del Valle
• Fernando Fernán Gómez as Don Arturo
• Queta Claver as Doña Leonor
• Emma Cohen as Sor Martirio
• Agustín González as Zacarías Carpintero
• Carlos Lemos as Daniel Otero
• Miguel Rellán as Dr. Arencibia
• Simón Andreu as Solís
• José María Caffarel
• Carmelo Gómez
• Tina Sáinz
• Nacho Martínez

Awards

The film won the First Goya Award ever given as Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay.

External links

• El viaje a ninguna parte at IMDb