12 Dhj Noche de Cine Español – VENTAJAS DE VIAJAR EN TREN by Aritz Moreno
Spanish Cinema Evening – Noche de Cine Español
In cooperation with the Embassy of Spain in Albania
“Ventajas de viajar en tren” (Advantages of Travelling by Train)
directed by Aritz Moreno
102 min – 2019 – Spain
Dark comedy
with Luis Tosar, Pilar Castro, Ernesto Alterio, Quim Gutiérrez, Belén Cuesta, Macarena García…
(Spanish language with English subtitles)
Synopsis: Helga Pato (Pilar Castro), an editor who has just left her boyfriend Emilio (Quim Gutiérrez) in a psychiatric hospital, meets Ángel Sanagustín (Ernesto Alterio), a psychiatrist from the same center, on the train home. During the journey, Sanagustín tells Helga the stories of several of his patients, highlighting the story of former military man Martín Urales (Luis Tosar), who is obsessed with garbage. In addition, during the trip, Helga recalls her own history with her boyfriend Emilio, who suffers from schizophrenia, which led them to have an abusive relationship in which she was humiliated and degraded. Throughout the movie, various stories and lives intertwine, leading to unexpected twists and revelations.
Awards:
2019: Goya Awards: 4 Nominations, including Best New Director & Adapted Screenplay
2019: Feroz Awards: Best Comedy. 7 nominations
2019: Forque Awards: Nominated for Best Actress (Pilar Castro)
2020: Platino Awards: Nominated for Best First Work
2020: European Film Awards: Nominated for Best Comedy
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