Back to Stay
| Back to Stay | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Milagros Mumenthaler |
| Written by | Milagros Mumenthaler |
| Produced by | David Epiney Eugenia Mumenthaler Violeta Bava Rosa Martinez Rivero |
| Starring | María Canale Martina Juncadella Ailín Salas Julián Tello |
| Cinematography | Martín Frías |
| Edited by | Gion-Reto Killias |
Production companies | Alina Film, Ruda Cine, The Film Kitchen |
Release date |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Countries | Argentina Switzerland |
| Language | Spanish |
Back to Stay (Spanish: Abrir puertas y ventanas) is a 2011 Argentine-Swiss film written and directed by Milagros Mumenthaler. At the 2011 Locarno Film Festival, it won multiple awards, including the Golden Leopard, the Best Actress Award for María Canale, and the FIPRESCI Prize. It later won the Golden Astor at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival and the CineVision Award at Filmfest München.[1][2]
Synopsis
[edit]After the death of the grandmother who raised them, three sisters are left on their own in their parents’ house in Buenos Aires. Each responds differently to the loss: Marina focuses on her studies and the running of the household, Sofia becomes absorbed in her appearance and possessions, and Violeta spends much of her time apart from the others while occasionally receiving an older man. As the sisters try to adjust to life on their own, Violeta suddenly disappears.[1]
Cast
[edit]The cast includes:[3]
- María Canale as Marina
- Martina Juncadella as Sofia
- Ailín Salas as Violeta
- Julián Tello as Francisco
- Andrés Granier as Pedro
Reception
[edit]Filmdienst described the film as a sensitive debut feature about three young women coming to terms with life on their own while remaining deeply attached to one another. It also noted that the film draws on Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters.[3] Variety described it as “a self-conscious, ultimately slight debut”, while praising its visual style and Martin Frías’s cinematography.[4]
Awards
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locarno Film Festival[1][5] | 13 August 2011 | Golden Leopard | Back to Stay | Won |
| Best Actress Award | María Canale | Won | ||
| FIPRESCI Prize | Back to Stay | Won | ||
| Mar del Plata International Film Festival[1] | 13 November 2011 | Golden Astor | Back to Stay | Won |
| Best Director | Milagros Mumenthaler | Won | ||
| Filmfest München[1][2] | 7 July 2012 | CineVision Award | Milagros Mumenthaler | Won |
Festival screenings
[edit]The film premiered at the Locarno Film Festival in August 2011. Later that year, it was also screened at festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival, the San Sebastián International Film Festival, the BFI London Film Festival, and the Vancouver International Film Festival. In 2012, it was also shown at festivals including the International Film Festival Rotterdam, the Hong Kong International Film Festival, the San Francisco International Film Festival, the Jeonju International Film Festival, and Filmfest München.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Abrir puertas y ventanas". Swiss Films (in German). Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Prize and Money for Milagros Mumenthaler in Munich". Swiss Films (in German). Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Abrir puertas y ventanas". Filmdienst (in German). Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ↑ "Back to Stay". Variety. 14 August 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ "Locarno Film Festival: Argentina's Back to Stay Takes the Top Prize". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
Further reading
[edit]- Smith, Ian Hayden (2012). International Film Guide 2012. p. 57. ISBN 978-1908215017.
External links
[edit]- Back to Stay at IMDb