53 Days of Winter
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53 Days of Winter is a 2007 Spanish drama film directed by Judith Colell, which explores the fragility of the human spirit in a society immersed in the morality of success.[1] It has been dubbed in Catalan.[2] It received 9 nominations at the VI Barcelona Cinema Awards but did not win any.
Plot
Three people meet one winter night at a bus stop. The three witness the abandonment of a dog. The three are: Mila, a high school teacher who has been on sick leave for a year after suffering an attack by one of her students; Celso, a married security guard, father of a son, and with serious financial problems, and about to find out that he will become a father again, this time of twins; and Valeria, a cello student, with a troubled family and romantic relationship.[3]
The three characters embark on a drifting journey that will lead them to confront their fears and frustrations and make life-changing decisions.
Cast
- Mercedes Sampietro as Mila
- Àlex Brendemühl as Celso
- Aina Clotet as Valeria
- Joaquim de Almeida as Hugo
- Montserrat Salvador as Dolores
- Maria Pau Pigem as Angela
- Sheila Casas as Alumna
- Silvia Munt as Madre de Valeria
Awards
- 52nd Sant Jordi Awards[4]
| Category | Person | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Best Actor in a Spanish Film | Àlex Brendemühl | Winner |
- Toulouse Spanish Film Festival
- Best Actress Award (Aina Clotet)[5]
- Butaca Awards 2008
- Best Catalan Film and Best Catalan Actress (Aina Clotet).[6]