Pedro Almodóvar y Javier Cercas, oficial y caballero de la Legión de Honor francesa
Macron condecora en Madrid al cineasta y al escritor por su contribución a la cultura y a la idea de Europa
The French government honored renowned Spanish filmmakers Pedro Almodóvar and writer Javier Cercas with the Legion of Honor, an esteemed award bestowed upon them by President Emmanuel Macron during a ceremony in Madrid on Wednesday. The event took place in the historic Casa Velázquez, with the president addressing the two cultural icons as if they were actors on stage.
Macron's speech was followed by a standing ovation from Almodóvar and Cercas, who were seated next to the president. Both artists were presented with the honor for their significant contributions to Spanish culture during the era of democracy.
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