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Title: 27 Noches (2025) — Spanish-language Argentine film directed by Daniel Hendler. �
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Based on the 2021 novel Veintisiete noches by Natalia Zito. �
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The novel (and thus film) is itself inspired by a real-life case: Argentine artist/writer Natalia Kohen (mistakenly diagnosed with Pick’s disease at age 88, committed to a psychiatric clinic) and later legally vindicated. �
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Cast:
Marilú Marini as Martha Hoffman (the elderly woman interned) �
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Daniel Hendler also appears (as the forensic expert/perito) and directs. �
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Others include Humberto Tortonese, Julieta Zylberberg, Carla Peterson. �
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Plot (synopsis):
An elderly, eccentric, wealthy woman (Martha Hoffman) is admitted to a psychiatric clinic at the insistence of her daughters, who claim she has dementia. A judicial expert (Leandro Casares) must decide if she’s legitimately ill or simply choosing to live her final years on her own terms — with underlying questions about autonomy, family power & fortune. �
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Release & festival:
World premiere: 19 September 2025 — at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival (Spain), where it opened the official competition. �
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Streaming: Arrives on Netflix 17 October 2025. �
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Runtime: ~ 107 minutes per some sources; other sources list ~108 minutes. �
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Genre / tone: Drama with touches of dark comedy / irony; deals with ageing, autonomy, mental health, family ties. �
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Why it’s interesting
It deals with autonomy in old age: What does it mean for an 80+ year-old to decide for themselves? How much does society (or family) impose “care” vs “control”?
Family dynamics + wealth + mental‐health/psychiatric institution context — rich thematic terrain.
Latin American cinema production on streaming: a reflection of more diverse voices (Argentinian film, Netflix distribution).
Strong cast, known director/actor Daniel Hendler; the leading lady Marilú Marini is highlighted in reviews for her performance. �
FilmAffinity
Things to note / potential discussion points
The film is based on real events but adapted via a novel — so some dramatization is expected.
Reviews mention it blends tones (humour + drama) which may not satisfy if someone expects full seriousness or full comedy. For example: “la mezcla de tonos deja algo frío al espectador…” �
FilmAffinity
One could raise questions:
Does the film fully grant the elderly protagonist her agency, or does it still view her through the lens of “vulnerability”?
How is the psychiatric institution depicted? Is it critiqued or just a backdrop?
What cultural assumptions about old age / money / family are at play (especially in the Argentine context)?
For the TA forum: how could this resonate with creative themes like freedom, legacy, intergenerational conflict — topics you like.
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Wikipedia +2
Based on the 2021 novel Veintisiete noches by Natalia Zito. �
Wikipedia +1
The novel (and thus film) is itself inspired by a real-life case: Argentine artist/writer Natalia Kohen (mistakenly diagnosed with Pick’s disease at age 88, committed to a psychiatric clinic) and later legally vindicated. �
gpsaudiovisual.com
Cast:
Marilú Marini as Martha Hoffman (the elderly woman interned) �
FilmAffinity +1
Daniel Hendler also appears (as the forensic expert/perito) and directs. �
IMDb +1
Others include Humberto Tortonese, Julieta Zylberberg, Carla Peterson. �
El Chubut
Plot (synopsis):
An elderly, eccentric, wealthy woman (Martha Hoffman) is admitted to a psychiatric clinic at the insistence of her daughters, who claim she has dementia. A judicial expert (Leandro Casares) must decide if she’s legitimately ill or simply choosing to live her final years on her own terms — with underlying questions about autonomy, family power & fortune. �
Ambito +2
Release & festival:
World premiere: 19 September 2025 — at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival (Spain), where it opened the official competition. �
EscribiendoCine +1
Streaming: Arrives on Netflix 17 October 2025. �
El Chubut +1
Runtime: ~ 107 minutes per some sources; other sources list ~108 minutes. �
FilmAffinity +1
Genre / tone: Drama with touches of dark comedy / irony; deals with ageing, autonomy, mental health, family ties. �
El Comercio Perú +1
Why it’s interestingIt deals with autonomy in old age: What does it mean for an 80+ year-old to decide for themselves? How much does society (or family) impose “care” vs “control”?
Family dynamics + wealth + mental‐health/psychiatric institution context — rich thematic terrain.
Latin American cinema production on streaming: a reflection of more diverse voices (Argentinian film, Netflix distribution).
Strong cast, known director/actor Daniel Hendler; the leading lady Marilú Marini is highlighted in reviews for her performance. �
FilmAffinity
Things to note / potential discussion pointsThe film is based on real events but adapted via a novel — so some dramatization is expected.
Reviews mention it blends tones (humour + drama) which may not satisfy if someone expects full seriousness or full comedy. For example: “la mezcla de tonos deja algo frío al espectador…” �
FilmAffinity
One could raise questions:
Does the film fully grant the elderly protagonist her agency, or does it still view her through the lens of “vulnerability”?
How is the psychiatric institution depicted? Is it critiqued or just a backdrop?
What cultural assumptions about old age / money / family are at play (especially in the Argentine context)?
For the TA forum: how could this resonate with creative themes like freedom, legacy, intergenerational conflict — topics you like.
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