Fragile

"A ghost story."

2005 1h 41m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 648

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Synopsis

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Haunted by memories of a patient's death, a nurse takes a job at an antiquated hospital for children. Soon she learns that the kids fear a ghost that prowls the floors and will not allow anyone to leave. Amy tries to protect them and convince the other staffers of the evil that lurks there.

“A ghost story.”

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Cast

Calista Flockhart
Amy Nicholls
Richard Roxburgh
Robert Marcus
Elena Anaya
Helen Perez
Gemma Jones
Mrs. Folder
Yasmin Murphy
Maggie
Colin McFarlane
Roy
Michael Pennington
Marcus
Daniel Ortiz
Matt

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jaume Balagueró
Writers: Jaume Balagueró, Jordi Galceran
Languages: English
Countries: Spain, United Kingdom

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MONEY

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Earned back only 95% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jaume Balagueró, shot by Xavi Giménez. 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 Roque Baños. 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 Jaume Martí shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Calista Flockhart and Richard Roxburgh and Elena Anaya carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A ghost story.".

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The take

Jaume Balagueró directs. Xavi Giménez behind the camera. Roque Baños scores. Jaume Martí cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Spain, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 95% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 21 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Spain, United Kingdom.
4Directed by Jaume Balagueró, shot by Xavi Giménez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Roque Baños. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jaume Martí shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Calista Flockhart and Richard Roxburgh and Elena Anaya carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A ghost story.".
9IMDB entry: tt0422272 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 12 themes, including "nurse", "menace", "clinic", "hospital".