Dogs (Spanish: Perros) is a 2025 black comedy film written and directed by Gerardo Minutti in his directorial debut. It stars Néstor Guzzini, Marcelo Subiotto and María Elena Pérez. It follows the conflict between two families from different social classes after the wealthier family's dog disappears.
A co-production between Uruguay and Argentina, the film had its world premiere at the 28th Málaga Film Festival on March 18, 2025, 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.
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.
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.
Release Dogs had its world premiere on March 18, 2025, at the 28th Málaga Film Festival, and was then screened on April 10, 2025, at the 43rd Uruguay International Film Festival.
It was commercially released on September 25, 2025, in Uruguayan theaters.
Accolades Award / FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultMálaga Film Festival23 March 2025Best Latin-American FilmDogsBest Supporting ActressMaría Elena Pérez
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