The Replacement (El Sustituto)
1982. A young police officer hardened in the worst neighbourhoods 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.
WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: A highly entertaining and well made mystery drama set in fascist era Spain. Event includes AJFF pre-recorded Q&A with director Óscar Aibar.
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DETAILS
- EVENT TYPE: Spotlight Film
YEAR: 2021
RUN TIME: 117 Minutes
LANGUAGE(S): Spanish
SUBTITLES: English
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CREDITS
DIRECTOR(S):Óscar Aibar
SCREENWRITER(S):Óscar Aibar, María Luisa Calderón
CAST:Ricardo Gómez, Vicky Luengo, Pere Ponce
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