@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.
Placido
In a small Spanish town, during the Christmas holidays, a group of rich old ladies organize a peculiar event that consists of inviting a homeless person to sit down to dinner at their wealthy table. Plácido, a humble worker, is hired by the organizers to participate in a parade with his three-wheeled vehicle, a seemingly simple mission that will not be easy for him to accomplish.
Quick Stats
7.7
TMDB Rating
91
Votes
1h 24m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorLuis García Berlanga
WriterRafael Azcona
CinematographyAntonio Sala
ComposerFelipe Fernández
EditorConchita Pino
Production DesignAntonio Cortés
Produced by
Jet 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
Cassen
Plácido
José Luis López Vázquez
Gabino Quintanilla
Elvira Quintillá
Emilia
Manuel Alexandre
Julián
M
Mario Bustos
Rodolfo
María Francés
Nun
C
Carmen Yepes
Martita
Jesús Puche
R
Roberto Llamas
Olmedo
Amelia de la Torre
Mrs. Galán
J
Juan G. Medina
José María Caffarel
Zapater
Xan das Bolas
Rivas
Fernando Delgado
Bañares
Laura Granados
Erika
