@celeste_writes
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.
Set in 1973 Spain, a struggling encyclopedia salesman and his wife take advantage of an offer to make adult films. The act turns him into an aspring legit filmmaker and her into an international sex symbol.
Quick Stats
6.2
TMDB Rating
79
Votes
1h 27m
Runtime
—
Budget
$1.8M
Box Office
—
Return
Key Crew
DirectorPablo Berger
WriterPablo Berger
CinematographyKiko de la Rica
ComposerNacho Mastretta
EditorRosario Sáinz de Rozas
Produced by
Vía DigitalTelespan 2000TelecincoEstudios PicassoEiTBMama Films
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@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
Javier Cámara
Alfredo López
Candela Peña
Carmen
Juan Diego
Don Carlos
Fernando Tejero
Juan Luis
Mads Mikkelsen
Magnus
Malena Alterio
Vanessa
Ramón Barea
José Carlos Romerales
Nuria González
Señora de Romerales
Tina Sainz
Doña Isabel
T
Tom Jacobsen
Erik
Mari-Anne Jespersen
Frida
Bjarne Henriksen
Lauritz
G
Germán Montaner
Sr. Anasagasti
Mariví Bilbao
Señora de Anasagasti
Jaime Blanch
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