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The Replacement

2021 1h 57m Mystery & Thriller Drama List
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1982. A young police officer hardened in the worst neighborhoods of Madrid accepts a post in a small village by the sea in the hope of healing his sick daughter and gaining some inner peace. But once there he becomes involved in the investigation of the strange murder of the inspector he replaced. The inquiry will lead him to a group of Nazi elders who live a heavenly and happy retreat on the coast. Read More Read Less

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Alan Zilberman Washington City Paper The cumulative suggestion is that director Óscar Aibar does not trust his film—which is based on a true story—is compelling enough on its own. Jun 13, 2022 Full Review Javier Ocaña El Pais (Spain) A very entertaining movie. [Full review in Spanish] Nov 15, 2021 Full Review Carlos Marañón Cinemanía (Spain) Aibar, used to dealing with the recent past, has found a infrequently exploited vein in [Spanish] cinema. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Nov 5, 2021 Full Review Pere Vall Fotogramas An austere and flawless recreation of Spain in the 80s. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Nov 5, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 1982. A young police officer hardened in the worst neighborhoods of Madrid accepts a post in a small village by the sea in the hope of healing his sick daughter and gaining some inner peace. But once there he becomes involved in the investigation of the strange murder of the inspector he replaced. The inquiry will lead him to a group of Nazi elders who live a heavenly and happy retreat on the coast.
Director
Óscar Aibar
Producer
Gerardo Herrero
Screenwriter
Óscar Aibar, María Luisa Calderón, Óscar Aibar, María Luisa Calderón
Production Co
Radio Televisión Española (RTVE), Tornasol Films S.A., Entre Chien et Loup, Voramar Films
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
European Spanish
Runtime
1h 57m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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