A thoroughly engaging Spanish political thriller as the lid is blown on the nefarious corruption of ‘The Party’ with a focus on the arrogant, regional president-in waiting, Antonio de la Tour.
As financial scandal after financial scandal hits the regional office, so Madrid HQ (and his local colleagues) looks to scapegoat de la Tour. But he’s not taking the rap alone, being only too aware that the corruption is far more widespread. Evidence is what he needs – and he’ll go to any lengths to uncover it – even travelling from Valencia to Andorra.
With its driving soundtrack, fast-paced incisive dialogue, strong performances and taut direction (Rodrigo Sorogoyen), The Realm is a superior, tension-filled feature.
Rating: 73%
Director: Rodrigo Sorogoyen (Que Dios nos perdone, Stockholm)
Writer: Isabel Peña (Que Dios nos perdone, Stockholm), Rodrigo Sorogoyen (Que Dios nos perdone, Stockholm)
Main cast: Antonio de la Tour (The Last Circus, A Twelve-Year Night), Mónica López (Que Dios nos perdone, The Uninvited Guest), Josep Maria Pou (The Sea Inside, Barcelona – A Map)
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