“5 MINUTES MORE” wins the Audience Award and a Special Mention from the Jury at Fantastic Fest in Austin
Source: Filmax
- Following the success of its recent screening at the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival, where it is competing in the Official Selection, the film directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera and written by Berto Romero thus begins its international run
- “5 MINUTOS MÁS” is a Movistar Plus Original film, produced by El Terrat and Ikiru Films, and marks Berto Romero’s debut as a screenwriter
- Starring Javier Cámara, Berto Romero, and Belén Cuesta
- “5 MINUTOS MÁS” will hit theaters on January 22, 2027, distributed by Filmax, and following its theatrical release, the film will be available exclusively on Movistar Plus
“5 MINUTES MORE,” an original Movistar Plus film produced by El Terrat and Ikiru Films, directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera, and written by Berto Romero, has won two awards at Fantastic Fest. in Austin (U.S.) with two major awards: the Audience Award and a Special Jury Mention in the Main Competition section, the flagship category of this world-renowned festival for action, fantasy, and science fiction films.
This recognition, which comes just a few days after the film’s successful premiere at the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival—where it is competing in the official competition section—marks a major boost to the start of its international run and demonstrates that it is a feature film accessible to all types of audiences.
The producers of “5 MINUTOS MÁS” are Berto Romero, Bernat Elías, Javier Méndez, Edmon Roch, and Movistar Plus.
Javier Cámara, Berto Romero, and Belén Cuesta are the film’s lead actors, and the cast also includes Carlos Bernardino (“Mano de hierro”), Marc Soler (“UPA Next”), Clàudia Melo (“En los márgenes”), Puchi Lagarde (“Galgos”), Tian Tosas (“La última noche en Tremor”), and Nia Tosas (“El mal invisible”).
“5 MINUTOS MÁS” marks Berto Romero’s debut as a screenwriter and represents a new creative collaboration between Romero and Ruiz Caldera, following their work together on the series “Mira lo que has hecho” (winner of the Ondas Award for Best Comedy Series) and “El otro lado”—both of which were also Movistar Plus originals produced by El Terrat.
Javier Ruiz Caldera has established one of the most versatile careers in the Spanish audiovisual landscape. His filmography stands out for the freedom with which he blends genres and for the highly personal sense of humor that permeates his stories. With “5 MINUTOS MÁS,” he once again collaborates with Berto Romero, his regular creative partner whom he has directed in “El otro lado,” “Mira lo que has hecho,” “Anacleto: agente secreto,” “Tres bodas de más,” and “Wolfgang.”
“5 MINUTOS MÁS” will hit theaters on January 22, 2027, distributed by Filmax.
Synopsis:
“5 MORE MINUTES” tells the story of a couple embroiled in constant arguments who decide to spend a weekend at a secluded country house in the middle of the countryside. Upon arrival, they are greeted by a representative from the rental agency, who shows them around the house and hands them the keys. But what begins as a simple weekend getaway soon takes an extraordinary turn, forcing the couple to face a series of exceptional circumstances and make equally extraordinary decisions.