The Giant

Giant (Original title: Handia) is a 2017 Basque language drama film directed by Aitor Arregi and Jon Garaño. The film is based on the real story of Miguel Joaquín Eleizegui Arteaga, a 19th century man who suffered from gigantism and was known as the "Giant from Altzo". The film premiered at the 2017 San Sebastián International Film Festival, where it was awarded the Special Jury Prize. The film was also screened at the 2017 BFI London Film Festival. At the 32nd Goya Awards, the film won ten awards, including Best Original Screenplay, Best New Actor – Eneko Sagardoy –, and Best Original Score – Pascal Gaigne –.