53 Days of Winter
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. It has been dubbed in Catalan. 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.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; Toulouse Spanish Film Festival: Best Actress Award
; Butaca Awards 2008: Best Catalan Film and Best Catalan Actress.