The Academy of Cinematographic Sciences and Arts of Argentina held the 18th Sur Awards and crowned “When Evil Stalks” as the most outstanding film.

The meeting took place at the Politeama Theater, and was hosted by Dalia Gutmann, with the musical direction of Damián Mahler.

The Career Recognition was awarded to Ricardo Darín, who gave a powerful speech: “Our activity generates thousands of jobs, and the income of large currencies. We all know that it can be managed better, with suitability, commitment and transparency. Art is one of the great contributions to our economy, and needs investment. This is a great opportunity, let's not let it pass, maybe it will be the last. less culture, less art, less cinema, less education, It is not a good equation for the future.. We already saw that”.

The night crowned “When Evil Stalks” as the Best Fiction Film, directed by Demian Rugna, who also won the award for Best Director. The film stood out in a competition where Argentine cinema showed its diversity and quality.

Other winners included:

– Best Supporting Actor: Leonardo Sbaraglia por “Puan”

– Best Original Screenplay: Rodrigo Moreno for “Los Delincuentes”

– Best Adapted Screenplay: Andrea Garrote and Daniela Goggi for “The Rapture”

– Best Art Direction: Sebastián Orgambide for “The Rapture”

– Best Costume Design: Pheonia Veloz for “When Evil Stalks”

– Best Makeup and Characterization: Emmanuel Miño for “Elena Sabe”

– Women revelation: Mariana Chaud for “The Delinquents”

– Best Direction of Photography: Inés Duacastella and Alejo Maglio for “Los Delincuentes”

– Best Documentary: “The Judgment” directed by Ulises de la Orden

– Best Supporting Actress: Rita Cortese for “Blondi”

– Better Sound: Leandro de Loredo for “The Rapture”

– Best Editing: Alberto Ponce for “The Judgment”

– Breakthrough Male: Toto Rovito por “Blondi”

– Best Original Music: Santiago Dolan for “Puan”

– Best First Feature: “Blondi” directed by Dolores Fonzi

– Best Leading Actress: Dolores Fonzi for “Blondi”

– Best Leading Actor: Marcelo Subiotto for “Puan”

– Best Fiction Series: “Palermo Division”

Celebrities present

The event brought together great figures of Argentine cinema, as Arturo Puig, Cecilia Roth, Susú Pecoraro, Ana María Picchio, Juliet Zylberberg, Justina busts, Mica Riera, Carla Peterson, and Michel Noher, among others.