Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Country of Hotels is a surreal, fly on the wall look at the disturbing effects that room 508 has on its residents. Directed by Julio Maria Martino his feature debut is brave, experimental, well-crafted comprising of some compelling performances.

As the film premieres at Manchester Film Festival Claire Bueno was lucky enough to interview the director and learn all about the making of as well as some handy tips for future indie filmmakers.

Country of Hotels is available from 6pm 12th March via maniff.com/countryofhotels

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