Crítica 'El Reino'

Summary

In this engaging video script from the San Sebastian Film Festival, the speaker discusses the work of filmmaker Rodrigo Sorogoyen, particularly focusing on his latest film, 'El Reino.' The film, inspired by the Gürtel corruption case, is a political thriller that explores the dark side of Spanish politics. The speaker praises Sorogoyen's direction and the film's intense, suspenseful sequences, comparing its effectiveness to that of 'The Boogie Nights.' While acknowledging the film's imperfections, such as a less convincing character played by Bárbara Lennie, the speaker overall highly recommends 'El Reino' for its gripping narrative and electronic soundtrack by Olivia Ar.

Takeaways

• 🎬 The speaker is at the San Sebastian Film Festival, covering the event and discussing the film 'El Reino' by Rodrigo Sorogoyen.
• 🎥 Rodrigo Sorogoyen is a well-regarded filmmaker, appreciated by both audiences and critics, known for his innovative ideas in films like 'Estocolmo' and 'Que Dios nos perdone'.
• 🤔 The speaker has had mixed feelings about Sorogoyen's films in the past, finding some to be talkative and lacking credibility, despite having a good premise.
• 📽 'El Reino' is a political thriller inspired by the Gürtel case, a real-life corruption scandal involving the Popular Party in Valencia, Spain.
• 👍 The speaker highly praises 'El Reino', considering it a well-rounded film that successfully combines elements of political corruption with a fictional narrative.
• 🎭 The film features Antonio de la Torre as the main character, a corrupt politician, and the story revolves around his attempts to escape the consequences of his actions.
• 👏 The realization and staging of the film are described as impressive, with a particular sequence in a house being highlighted for its intensity and suspense.
• 🎵 The soundtrack by Olivia Ar is praised for adding a layer of unease to the film, fitting well with the thriller genre.
• 👎 However, the speaker criticizes one character portrayed by Bárbara Lennie, a favorite actress, whose role as an aggressive journalist did not resonate as effectively.
• 📝 The film is being discussed as a significant work on Spanish political corruption, but the speaker notes that it's not the first and references another film based on Bárcenas' testimony.
• 💬 The speaker ends with a personal touch, expressing affection for the audience and signing off with a warm sentiment from the festival.

Q & A

What is the name of the film festival being discussed in the script?

The film festival being discussed is the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

What is the name of the film that premiered at the festival and is discussed in the script?

The film that premiered and is discussed is 'El Reino' directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen.

What is the main theme of the film 'El Reino'?

The main theme of 'El Reino' is political corruption in Spain, inspired by the Gürtel case, which is narrated as a work of fiction.

Who is the main antagonist in 'El Reino'?

The main antagonist in 'El Reino' is a corrupt politician played by Antonio de la Torre.

What is the critical opinion of the speaker about Rodrigo Sorogoyen's previous films?

The speaker has had mixed feelings about Rodrigo Sorogoyen's previous films, appreciating their new ideas but finding some aspects lacking in credibility.

What is the significance of the sequence in 'El Reino' where the main character is searching for a hard drive?

The sequence where the main character is searching for a hard drive in a house that is not his own is highlighted for its impressive tension and long, extended duration that contributes to the thriller aspect of the film.

How does the speaker describe the overall realization and staging of 'El Reino'?

The speaker describes the realization and staging of 'El Reino' as brutal and masterfully executed, particularly in creating a tense and oppressive atmosphere.

What is the role of the soundtrack in 'El Reino'?

The soundtrack, composed by Olivia Ar, adds a layer of unease to the film, enhancing the thriller genre with its electronic music.

Which actress plays the role of the aggressive journalist in 'El Reino'?

Barbara Lennie plays the role of the aggressive journalist in 'El Reino'.

What is the speaker's opinion about the character played by Bárbara Lennie?

The speaker is frustrated with Bárbara Lennie's character because, despite her being the speaker's favorite actress, her role in the film does not resonate as effectively as they would have liked.

What is the speaker's closing remark about the film 'El Reino'?

The speaker concludes that 'El Reino' is a very rounded film from Sorogoyen and is likely to be successful at the box office, appreciating its thriller elements and the performance of Antonio de la Torre.