Dogs (2025 film)
| Dogs | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gerardo Minutti |
| Written by | Gerardo Minutti |
| Produced by | Santiago López Rodríguez Hernán Musaluppi Diego Robino Sandino Saravia Vinay Lilia Scenna |
| Starring | Néstor Guzzini Marcelo Subiotto María Elena Pérez |
| Cinematography | Matías Lasarte |
| Edited by | Manuel Ferrari |
| Music by | Hernán Segret |
Production companies | Cimarrón Cine Cinevinay |
Release dates |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Countries | Uruguay Argentina |
| Language | Spanish |
Dogs (Spanish: Perros) is a 2025 black comedy film[1] written and directed by Gerardo Minutti in his directorial debut.[2] It stars Néstor Guzzini, Marcelo Subiotto and María Elena Pérez.[3] It follows the conflict between two families from different social classes after the wealthier family's dog disappears.[4]
A co-production between Uruguay and Argentina,[5] the film had its world premiere at the 28th Málaga Film Festival on March 18, 2025,[6] where it competed for the Golden Biznaga for Best Latin-American Film and María Elena Pérez was honored with the Silver Biznaga for Best Supporting Actress.[7]
Synopsis
The Saldañas are left to care for the house and dog of their wealthier neighbors, the Pernas. They take advantage of the situation to live comfortably. However, after the sudden disappearance of the pet, a violent conflict erupts between the two families.[8]
Cast
- Néstor Guzzini
- Marcelo Subiotto
- María Elena Pérez
- Catalina Arrillaga
- Noelia Campo
- Roberto Suárez
Production
Principal photography lasted 5 weeks and concluded on April 6, 2024, in Montevideo, Uruguay.[9]
Release
Dogs had its world premiere on March 18, 2025, at the 28th Málaga Film Festival,[10] and was then screened on April 10, 2025, at the 43rd Uruguay International Film Festival.[11]
It was commercially released on September 25, 2025, in Uruguayan theaters.[12]
Accolades
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Málaga Film Festival | 23 March 2025 | Best Latin-American Film | Dogs | Nominated | [13][14] |
| Best Supporting Actress | María Elena Pérez | Won |
References
- ^ "'Perros', Cuando la confianza se convierte en territorio de guerra". Festival de Málaga. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "Uruguayo Gerardo Minutti filma su debut, 'Perros', en un barrio que todos quieren dejar". Infobae (in European Spanish). 2025-03-18. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "Pequeñas miserias de vecinos en película uruguaya". Agenzia ANSA (in Italian). 2025-03-18. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "La uruguaya María Elena Pérez ganó el premio a la mejor actriz de reparto en el Festival de Málaga por la película Perros". El Observador (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ Cortés, Hernán. "Festival Cinematográfico del Uruguay: Tensiones separadas por una medianera". Infocine. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "Cine uruguayo en el Festival de Málaga: cómo es "Perros", la película que compite por el premio grande de la sección oficial". El Observador (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "'El ladrón de perros', mejor película iberoamericana del festival español de Málaga". SWI swissinfo (in Spanish). 2025-03-22. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "'Perros' trae humor negro y enfrentamiento entre clases sociales al Festival de Málaga". Infobae (in European Spanish). 2025-03-18. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "Marcelo Subiotto concluyó en Montevideo el rodaje de la coproducción «Perros», ópera prima de Gerardo Minutti | GPS Audiovisual" (in Spanish). 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "'Perros', cuando la confianza se convierte en territorio de guerra". Escucha Cómo Suena (in Spanish). 2025-03-19. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "Presentación de PERROS en la Competencia de Nuevos realizadores del 43 Festival Internacional Cinematográfico del Uruguay de la @cinematecauruguaya". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "🔎 PÓSTER OFICIAL por @dglehmann". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "Todas las películas, cortos, documentales y series del 28º Festival de Málaga". Málaga Hoy. Grupo Joly. 27 February 2025.
- ^ Sánchez, Isabel (22 March 2025). "'Sorda' y 'El ladrón de perros', Biznagas de Oro del 28 Festival de Cine de Málaga". Onda Cero.