title: Ma Ma (2015 film)
text: # 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 |
  