The Spanish “Elena Ferrante” wins the rich literary prize: three men present themselves to collect it
At the time of retirement, Jorge Díaz, Agustín Martínez and Antonio Mercero, television screenwriters between 40 and 50 years old, took the stage
Shock surprise that aired with the delivery of the literary prize "Planet", worth 1 million euros.
The famous cultural award, practically the highest paid in the world, was awarded to Carmen Mola, a rather famous author who until now had been presented as a mysterious university professor who wrote under a pseudonym due to her desire for anonymity. A sort of "Spanish Elena Ferrante", as the author had been defined in a reference to the Italian novelist who writes under a pseudonym.
At the time of the withdrawal of the award, however, Jorge Díaz, Agustín Martínez and Antonio Mercero, television screenwriters between 40 and 50 years old who worked in Spanish programs such as "On Duty Pharmacy", "Central Hospital" and "No Heaven Without Breasts".
"Carmen Mola is not, like all the lies we have told, a university professor," said Díaz, accepting the award in general dismay. “We are three friends who one day four years ago decided to combine our talent to tell a story”.
(Unioneonline / vl)
