Phenomena

2023 1h 36m ES

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6.0

MID

★6.0TMDB · 166

ComedyHorrorThriller

Synopsis

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Madrid, Spain, 1998. The many resources and skills of Gloria, Paz and Sagrario, three middle-aged women investigating paranormal events, are put to the test when their leader, Father Pilón, has an unpleasant encounter.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Belén Rueda
Sagrario
Gracia Olayo
Paz
Toni Acosta
Gloria
Emilio Gutiérrez Caba
El Pater
Miren Ibarguren
Doorwoman
Ivan Massagué
Enrique
Óscar Ortuño
Pablo
Lorena López
Marisa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Carlos Therón
Writers: Fernando Navarro, Marta Buchaca
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Carlos Therón, shot by Ángel Amorós. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Víctor Reyes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Alberto de Toro shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Belén Rueda and Gracia Olayo and Toni Acosta carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt18315204 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Carlos Therón directs. Ángel Amorós behind the camera. Víctor Reyes scores. Alberto de Toro cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 3 years ago.
2Directed by Carlos Therón, shot by Ángel Amorós. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Víctor Reyes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Alberto de Toro shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Belén Rueda and Gracia Olayo and Toni Acosta carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt18315204 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 8 themes, including "madrid, spain", "medium", "female friendship", "based on true story".