Actor Mario Casas (1986)

The Spanish TV mystery thriller miniseries, The Innocent (2021) was directed by Oriol Paulo and is based on the novel of the same name by Harlan Coben. Starring Mario Casas, Alexandra Jiménez, Aura Garrido and José Coronado, it premiered on Netflix on 30 April 2021. After serving a 4-year sentence for negligent homicide, Mateo Vidal begins a new life with his beloved Olivia. ...

The Occupant (2020), a Spanish thriller drama directed and written by David Pastor and Àlex Pastor, follows middle-aged Javier Muñoz as he realizes his advertising success is in the past. Competitors younger and more creative have taken over the market, forcing him to seek new employment. Financial struggles plague Javier and his family as bills pile up. To make ends meet, they must sell their luxurious apartment with a stunning view and move to a less prestigious area, leaving behind only an expensive car. Despite his efforts to find ...

A Spanish psychological thriller, The Paramedic (2020), directed by Carles Torras and written by David Desola and Hèctor Hernández Vicens, follows the story of Ángel Hernández. Living with his girlfriend Vanesa (Vane) François, Ángel is a paramedic who lacks empathy towards his patients and resorts to stealing from them. He then sells these items to a local fence. At home, Ángel displays controlling and possessive behavior towards Vane as they try unsuccessfully for a baby. Blaming her for their struggles, he even suggests ...

Cross the Line (2020) is a Spanish thriller film directed by David Victori. It stars Mario Casas alongside Milena Smit and Elisabeth Larena, and has received numerous accolades. These include a Goya Award for Best Actor (Casas) out of three nominations at the 35th Goya Awards, as well as a Feroz Award for Best Actor from a total of four nominations at the 8th Feroz Awards. Dani works in a travel agency and after experiencing ...

Adiós (2019) is a Spanish drama film directed by Paco Cabezas, starring Mario Casas, Natalia de Molina, and Ruth Díaz. Set in Seville, Andalucía (southern Spain), the movie takes place in the neighborhood of Las 3.000 Viviendas (The 3,000 Homes or ‘The 3,000’ for short), a ruthless and lawless area where police have no control. Juan Santos, a con man with supervised freedom, is released from jail for one day to celebrate his daughter Estrella’s First ...

Instinto (2019) is a Spanish erotic thriller television series starring Mario Casas. It was created by Teresa Fernández-Valdés, Ramón Campos and Gema R. Neira, and produced by Bambú Producciones for Movistar+. The series premiered on 10 May 2019. Marco is a young businessman who manages ALVA, one of the world’s most successful technological companies. Under his leadership, the company has just released its latest product: CYCLONE, an electric car that harnesses wind ...

The Spanish biographical drama film, The Photographer of Mauthausen (2018), directed by Mar Targarona, is set in 1943 during the height of World War II. Life in the Mauthausen camp is a merciless and cruel existence for its inmates, including soldiers who fought and lost in the Spanish Civil War. These men were exiled from Spain by General Franco after his victory, considered ‘no man’s land’ and gifted to the Third Reich as free labor. Against this backdrop of eternal horror and brutality inflicted by Nazis and Kapos (violent inmate guards), a young man named Francesc Boix struggles to survive as a ...

The Skin of the Wolf (2017) is a Spanish drama film directed by Samu Fuentes. Living in solitude on a mountaintop in an abandoned town, Martinon’s rugged appearance and isolated lifestyle intimidate those he encounters. His daily routine involves tending to his goats, maintaining his land and setting traps for wolves that he trades their skins. Surrounding his rocky home are steep hills and a dense forest teeming with wildlife. During a trip to the nearby town, Martinon collects a bounty for wolf skin from the mayor, who haggles over the price. The bar owner Severino suggests that Martinon consider marriage and ...

The thriller film, The Bar (2017), was directed, produced, and co-written by Álex de la Iglesia. In Madrid, a cafe is the scene of a deadly shooting where two random individuals are killed by an unknown sniper upon leaving the establishment. As authorities evacuate the streets and those inside the bar come to realize one of them may be responsible, it becomes apparent that there is a government operation at play. However, they are disguised as a fire cover-up. Suspicion and tension rise among the remaining patrons as they turn against each other. Suddenly, a man emerges from the bathroom in critical condition. Despite ...

Toro (2016) is a gripping action thriller helmed by Kike Maíllo and featuring an all-star cast including Mario Casas, Luis Tosar, and José Sacristán. The screenplay was a collaboration between Fernando Navarro and Rafael Cobos. This Apaches Entertainment (Apache Films), Atresmedia Cine, Zircozine, Escándalo Films, Maestranza Films, and Ran Entertainment production received ...

The Invisible Guest (2016) is a Spanish mystery thriller film directed and co-written by Oriol Paulo. Businessman Adrián Doria is out on bail after being arrested for the murder of his lover, Laura Vidal. His lawyer, Félix Leiva, hires attorney Virginia Goodman to assist with his case. After finding out that the prosecutor has a witness who will testify in front of a judge within three hours, Virginia visits Adrián at his apartment and encourages him to tell her everything. Adrián reveals that he and Laura had been blackmailed into going to a rural hotel with €100,000. However, upon arriving, he was knocked unconscious ...

My Big Night (2015) is an Spanish comedy film, directed and co-written by Álex de la Iglesia and Jorge Guerricaechevarría respectively. The story follows José, an extra hired by an employment agency four months in advance, for a New Year’s Eve television special being filmed in an industrial pavilion outside Madrid. This leaves his mother Dolores, who is attached to a large crucifix she took from her husband’s grave, alone at home. José has been brought in to replace another extra who passed away due to an accident with a production crane during rehearsals. He ...

The 33 (2015) is a biographical disaster-survival drama film directed by Patricia Riggen. In August 2010, a group of miners from Copiapó, Chile are working in the San José mine when it collapses due to the owner’s negligence. This unfortunate event leaves them trapped and without a way out. As the miners gather in a rescue chamber, they quickly realize they lack necessary supplies for a long stay – the radio is broken, the medical kit is empty, and there is little food. Amidst this dire situation, Mario Sepúlveda emerges as a leader, taking charge of rationing food and maintaining order among the group. Despite ...

Palm Trees in the Snow (2015) is a Spanish romantic drama film directed by Fernando González Molina. It follows Kilian, who returns to his birthplace of Fernando Pó (present Bioko) in 1954 to join his father Antón and brother Jacobo in harvesting cocoa. The movie begins in 1968 with Kilian and Bisila sharing a passionate moment before Kilian’s departure, leaving behind tokens of remembrance for Bisila. Fast forward to Pasolobino, Spain in 2003 where Clarence attends her estranged father Jacobo’s funeral. After the service, she and cousin Daniela discuss potentially selling their family land and ...

Witching & Bitching (2013) is a Spanish comedy horror film co-written and directed by Álex de la Iglesia. It follows the misadventures of two men, José and Antonio, as they rob a pawn shop in Madrid along with José’s son Sergio. The risky decision to involve the child puts everyone in danger, leading to a chaotic shootout and their hijacking of a taxi. In desperation, they flee towards Spain’s border with an unwilling passenger in the trunk and force the driver, Manuel, to take them there. However, they are not alone as Sergio’s mother Silvia and two persistent police investigators Pacheco and ...

The Mule (2013), an adaptation of Juan Eslava Galán’s novel, features Mario Casas and María Valverde alongside Secun de la Rosa. However, the production was marred by a well-known legal dispute over finances during the final days of shooting in October 2009. The clash involved British director Michael Radford and Spanish producer Alejandra Frade. Eventually, a theatrical ...

Ismael (2013), a Spanish drama directed by Marcelo Piñeyro, follows the journey of eight-year-old Ismael Tchou as he travels by train from Madrid to Barcelona. Initially, fleeing home in search of Felix Ambros, whom he believes is his father, Ismael’s only clue is a letter addressed to his mother and an apartment’s location. Upon arriving at the address, Ismael is greeted not by his father but by Nora, an elegant woman in her fifties who turns out to be Felix’s mother and therefore Ismael’s grandmother. This unexpected encounter sets off a chain of events as each character grapples with their ...

Unit 7 (2012) is a gripping Spanish crime drama action thriller directed by Alberto Rodríguez and co-written with Rafael Cobos. This critically acclaimed film earned 16 Goya Award nominations. Set in Seville, Andalusia, the story unfolds in the four years leading up to the 1992 Universal Exposition. It portrays the significant social changes that accompanied this major event, focusing on the city’s transformation before and after the World Expo. The plot centers on the dedicated members of Unit 7, a fictional police unit known for their exceptional rate of drug ...

Director Fernando González Molina’s Spanish drama film, I Want You (2012), follows the story of H as he returns to Barcelona after two years in London. Hoping to leave behind memories of his former love, Babi, and the loss of his best friend, Pollo, H is picked up at the airport by his brother. Upon settling back into his hometown, H takes a ride on his bike, only to end up at the port where he used to race illegally. A phone call interrupts his thoughts – Katina has heard about his return through Álex (H’s brother) and suggests meeting at a nearby park. As H arrives at the park, he runs into Chino who ...

The Boat (2011–2013), a Spanish mystery TV series developed by Álex Pina and Iván Escobar, and produced by Globomedia for Antena 3, aired from January 17, 2011 to February 21, 2013. This gripping show combines drama, mystery, and action in a popular formula of the late 2000s. Following a global catastrophe caused by a tragic accident at the particle accelerator in Geneva, the crew and students of the Estrella Polar school-ship find themselves stranded and alone in a world where most of the land is underwater. The ship becomes their new home, but they soon realize they are ...