What does it truly mean to live freely? And who gets to decide whether someone’s choices are madness—or just a pursuit of joy? 🎭 The upcoming Argentine drama 27 Nights (Spanish: 27 noches) dares to ask these questions through the heartbreaking yet inspiring journey of an elderly woman fighting for her right to live on her own terms.

Directed by Daniel Hendler and based on Natalia Zito’s acclaimed novel Veintisiete noches, the film stars Marilú Marini in a powerful performance as Martha Hoffman. After premiering at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 19, 2025, the film is set to stream worldwide on Netflix starting October 17, 2025.

🕊️ The Story of Martha Hoffman

Martha Hoffman, 83, is eccentric, wealthy, and unapologetically free-spirited. But when her daughters admit her to a

psychiatric clinic claiming she suffers from dementia, questions begin to swirl.

Is Martha truly ill—or is her family trying to confine her for their own interests?

Court-appointed investigator Casares takes on the case, peeling back layers of family tension, hidden motives, and the delicate line between love and control. At its heart, 27 Nights is a meditation on autonomy, aging, and whether society allows women—especially elderly women—the right to define their own happiness.

As Martha herself defiantly states: “I am not crazy. I am free.”

🎬 Cast and Performances

• Marilú Marini as Martha Hoffman – delivering what could be one of the most poignant performances of her career.

• Daniel Hendler – who also directs, adds depth to the film’s perspective.

• Humberto Tortonese, Julieta Zylberberg, Paula Grinszpan, and Carla Peterson round out the cast, contributing to the layered family and institutional drama.

🌍 From Page to Screen

The screenplay, adapted by Daniel Hendler, Martín Mauregui, and Agustina Liendo, brings to life Natalia Zito’s 2021 novel Veintisiete noches, a work of biographical fiction that blends truth with imagination. With Julián Apezteguia’s cinematography and Pedro Osuna’s score, the film captures the fragile beauty of aging and the raw tension of confinement.

📺 Release and Streaming

• World Premiere: September 19, 2025 (San Sebastián International Film Festival)

• Netflix Release Date: October 17, 2025

• Runtime: 107 minutes

• Language: Spanish

With Netflix as its distributor, 27 Nights will reach a global audience eager for intimate, thought-provoking stories.

✨ Why You Should Watch

27 Nights is more than a family drama—it’s a battle cry for dignity and independence in old age. It challenges viewers to reflect on how society treats the elderly and whether freedom should ever be mistaken for illness.

The film balances its heavy themes with tenderness, art, and a touch of irony, making it a must-watch for fans of layered dramas like Amour and The Father.

🌙 Final Word

With its premiere at San Sebastián and a Netflix release this October, 27 Nights is poised to spark conversations about freedom, control, and the complexity of family love. Marilú Marini’s Martha Hoffman will likely linger in the hearts of viewers long after the credits roll.

👉 This fall, Netflix invites you to spend 27 Nights questioning what it truly means to live—and who gets to decide.