A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A Free Man
In the 1970s, Agustín Gómez Arcos rose to the top of French literature, while in his own country, Spain, his name remained hidden. A Free Man reflects on the recent history of Spain through silences, lost stories and the role of culture and memory.
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1h 28m
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Key Crew
DirectorLaura Hojman
WriterMaría D. Valderrama
CinematographyJesús Perujo
ComposerNovia Pagana
EditorMer Cantero
Production DesignLaura Hojman
Produced by
Summer Films
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Critics & Reviews
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@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast

Pedro Almodóvar
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Paco Bezerra
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Marisa Paredes

Bob Pop
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Alberto Conejero

Marisol Membrillo
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Agustín Gómez Arcos
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Pilar Borrás
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Antonio Duque
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Adoración Elvira
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Olivier Gabet
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Miguel Galanda
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Miguel Lázaro
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Antonio Maestre
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Fernanda Olmeda
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