27 Nights
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| Spanish | 27 noches |
| Directed by | Daniel Hendler |
| Screenplay by |
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| Based on | Veintisiete noches by Natalia Zito |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Julián Apezteguia |
| Edited by | Nicolás Goldbart |
| Music by | Pedro Osuna |
Production company | La Unión de los Ríos |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | Argentina |
| Language | Spanish |
27 Nights (Spanish: 27 noches) is a 2025 Argentine drama film directed by Daniel Hendler. The film scripted by Daniel Hendler, Martín Mauregui, and Agustina Liendo on first adaptation by Mariano Llinás is based on 2021 biographical fiction novel Veintisiete noches by Argentine author Natalia Zito. The film starring Marilú Marini, explores the themes of aging and freedom through the story of an elderly woman admitted to a psychiatric clinic by her daughters.
It had its world premiere as part of the opening of the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival, and competed for the Golden Shell in the 'In competition' section on 19 September 2025.[1] Subsequent to its run at the festival, it is available to stream globally from 17 October 2025 on Netflix.[2]
Cast
- Marilú Marini as Martha Hoffman
- Daniel Hendler
- Humberto Tortonese
- Julieta Zylberberg
- Paula Grinszpan
- Carla Peterson
Production
The film is based on the true story of an Argentine artist and writer Natalia Kohen, who was erroneously diagnosed with Pick's disease at the age of 88 and subsequently committed to a psychiatric clinic against her will. A later judicial proceeding determined that Kohen was in good health, leading to her release.[3]
The film is directed by Uruguayian actor and director Daniel Hendler and have Marilú Marini in key role supported by Carla Peterson and Julieta Zylberberg.[4]
Release
27 Nights opened the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 19 September 2025, where it competed for Golden Shell.[1][5]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| San Sebastián International Film Festival | 27 September 2025 | Golden Shell for Best Film | 27 Nights | Nominated | [6][7] |
References
- ^ a b John Hopewell (1 September 2025). "Netflix Drama '27 Nights,' Polish Neo-Noir 'Winter of the Crow' to Open, Close San Sebastian". Variety. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ^ "'27 Nights' Will Have Its World Premiere at the San Sebastián Film Festival and Will Arrive on Netflix on October 17" (Press release). Netflix Newsroom. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ^ "El estreno mundial de «27 noches», dirigido y protagonizado por Daniel Hendler, inaugura el Festival de San Sebastián" [The world premiere of "27 Nights," directed by and starring Daniel Hendler, opens the San Sebastian Film Festival]. GPS Audiovisual (in Spanish). 1 September 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ^ "Carla Peterson y Daniel Hendler arrasan en Netflix con una nueva película basada en hechos reales" [Carla Peterson and Daniel Hendler are taking Netflix by storm with a new film based on true events.]. A24.com (in Spanish). 7 August 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ "La uruguaya '27 noches', de Daniel Hendler, inaugurará el 73º Festival de San Sebastián" [Daniel Hendler's Uruguayan film "27 Noches" will open the 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival.]. La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 1 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ González, David (1 September 2025). "San Sebastián completes its selection". Cineuropa. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ^ Guy Lodge (27 September 2025). "Spanish Drama 'Sundays' Takes Top Prize at San Sebastián, as 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' Wins Audience Award". Variety. Retrieved 28 September 2025.