The Door Is There
| The Door Is There | |
|---|---|
 Uruguayan theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Facundo Ponce de León Juan Ponce de León |
| Written by | Facundo Ponce de León Juan Ponce de León |
| Produced by | Lucila Bortagaray Ramón Cardini |
| Cinematography | Facundo Ponce de León Juan Ponce de León |
| Edited by | Guillermo Madeiro Juan Ponce de León |
| Music by | Luciano Supervielle |
Production companies | Mueca Films A Contracorriente Films |
| Distributed by | A Contracorriente Films (Spain) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Countries | Uruguay Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
The Door Is There (Spanish: Hay una puerta ahí) is a 2023 Uruguayan-Spanish documentary film written and directed by Facundo Ponce de León and Juan Ponce de León in their respective feature directorial debuts.[1] The film is about the friendship between Dr. Enric Benito and his patient Fernando Sureda, who seeks an early death.[2]
It was selected as the Uruguayan entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[3]
Synopsis
[edit]The relationship between Enric Benito and Fernando Sureda, separated by an ocean, is built from virtual talks during the pandemic. Their conversations revolve around the acceptance of pain, commitment to those closest to them, and a sense of humor. Enric is a specialist in oncology and honorary member of the Spanish Society of Palliative Care. Fernando is a former director of the Uruguayan Football Association, who suffers from ALS. The first accompanied the second and also his entourage on his last trip. The second managed to open a debate on euthanasia in his country.[4][5]
Release
[edit]It had its world premiere on March 12, 2023, at the 26th Málaga Film Festival,[6] then screened on September 29, 2023, at the 71st San Sebastián International Film Festival,[7] on December 8, 2023, at the 44th Havana Film Festival[8] and on March 21, 2024, at the 42nd Uruguay International Film Festival.[9] It was commercially released on November 1, 2023, in Spanish theaters[10] and on August 8, 2024, in Uruguayan theaters.[11]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79th CEC Awards | Best Documentary | The Door Is There | Nominated | [12][13] |
See also
[edit]- List of submissions to the 97th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Uruguayan submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References
[edit]- ^ "Hay una puerta ahí, una amistad que nace para despedirse". RTVE (in Spanish). 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Hay una puerta ahí". Funeral Natural (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Fueron seleccionadas las películas para representar a Uruguay en los premios Óscar y Goya 2025". Agencia del Cine y el Audiovisual del Uruguay. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Hay una puerta ahí · Festival Internacional de Cinema de les Persones Grans de Barcelona: La Gran Pantalla". Festival Internacional de Cinema de les Persones Grans de Barcelona: La Gran Pantalla (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Lunas, Esther (2023-09-17). ""Hay Una Puerta Ahí" se presentará en el Festival de San Sebastián". Lunas Pasajeras (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "El 26 Festival de Cine de Málaga proyectará 'Hay una puerta ahí', un documental sobre "una amistad que nace para decir adiós". SECPAL (in Spanish). 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "El Festival de San Sebastián proyectará el documental 'Hay una puerta ahí', una historia sobre el acompañamiento al final de la vida". SECPAL (in Spanish). 2023-09-01. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "44 Festival de Cine de La Habana: Viernes 8 de diciembre". OnCubaNews (in Spanish). 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Llega uno de los momentos más esperados para el equipo de Hay una puerta ahí..." Instagram. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "El documental 'Hay una puerta ahí' llega a los cines el 1 de noviembre". SECPAL (in Spanish). 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Invitación: estreno de la película Hay una puerta ahí". SMU (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Cerrar los ojos, de Víctor Erice, la más nominada en la edición número 79 de las Medallas CEC". Kinótico (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "79 Gala del Círculo de Escritores Cinematográficos". Círculo de Escritores Cinematográficos. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-08-23.