Back to Stay explained

Back to Stay
Director:Milagros Mumenthaler
Starring:María Canale
Cinematography:Martín Frías
Runtime:99 minutes
Country:Argentina
Switzerland
Language:Spanish

Back to Stay (Spanish; Castilian: '''Abrir puertas y ventanas''') is a 2011 Argentine-Swiss comedy-drama film, written and directed by Milagros Mumenthaler[1] in her first full-length feature film. The film won the Golden Leopard at the 2011 Locarno International Film Festival and the Golden Astor at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival.

Cast

Awards

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipients and nomineesResult
Locarno Film Festival[2] 13 August 2011Golden LeopardMilagros Mumenthaler
Best Actress AwardMaría Canale
FIPRESCI PrizeMilagros Mumenthaler
San Sebastián International Film Festival24 September 2011Horizons AwardMilagros Mumenthaler
Mar del Plata International Film Festival13 November 2011Golden AstorMilagros Mumenthaler
Best DirectorMilagros Mumenthaler
Munich International Film festival7 July 2012Best Film By An Emerging DirectorMilagros Mumenthaler

Notes and References

  1. Book: Smith, Ian Hayden . International Film Guide 2012 . 2012 . 978-1908215017 . 57.
  2. Web site: Locarno Film Festival: Argentina's Back to Stay Takes the Top Prize . 6 April 2012 . Hollywood Reporter.