Firebreak

2026 1h 47m ES

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6.3

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5.7

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★6.3TMDB · 181★5.7IMDB · 672

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Synopsis

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Little Lide disappears in the forest while her family packs up their home. As a fire breaks out, her mother must race to reach her before the flames do.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Belén Cuesta
Mara
Enric Auquer
Santiago
Candela Martínez
Lide
Joaquín Furriel
Luis
Diana Gómez
Elena
Mika Arias
Dani
Magdalena Brotto
Agente Inmobiliario (as Magdalena Broto)
Carlos Piera
Reportero

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Victori
Writers: Javier Echániz, Asier Guerricaechevarría, Jon Iriarte
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain

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1 / 6

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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2 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Victori, shot by Elías M. Félix. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 6

DIRECTOR

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

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4 / 6

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 6

CAST

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Belén Cuesta and Enric Auquer and Candela Martínez carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt33474179 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

David Victori directs. Elías M. Félix behind the camera. Federico Jusid scores. Alberto Gutiérrez cuts. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Directed by David Victori, shot by Elías M. Félix. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Federico Jusid. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Alberto Gutiérrez shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Belén Cuesta and Enric Auquer and Candela Martínez carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt33474179 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Elías M. Félix
Original score: Federico Jusid
Editing: Alberto Gutiérrez
Production design: Ana Paula Martín
Costume design: Ana López Cobos
Makeup / hair: Carla Casals
VFX supervisor: Àlex Villagrasa
Sound: Sergio López-Eraña
Stunt coordinator: Lluís Rivera
Runtime: 107 min · 1h 47m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: ES
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Firebreak (2026)
IMDB rating: 5.7/10 · 672 votes

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Dean2026-03-03
★ 10/10
Firebreak is a rare gem in modern European cinema. What starts as a heart-pounding race against a natural disaster quickly evolves into a deeply unsettling psychological thriller. Director David Victori perfectly captures the claustrophobia of a forest fire, but the real "heat" comes from the breakdown of human trust under pressure. Without spoiling it, the twist is absolutely mind-blowing. It recontextualizes everything you’ve seen in the first two acts. The film brilliantly explores how grief and panic can turn innocent neighbors into villains in our own minds. The symbolism of the bear and the "firebreak" itself (the idea of stopping the spread of violence) adds a layer of depth that most disaster movies lack.
Marco-Hugo Landeta Vacas2026-03-06
★ 8/10
(CASTELLANO) Me ha gustado mucho porque es de esas pelis que te agarran por una cosa muy simple (una situación límite) y, sin hacer demasiado ruido, te van metiendo en un sitio bastante oscuro. Empieza como un thriller de supervivencia, pero lo que de verdad aprieta es lo emocional. La película juega muy bien con la idea de la culpabilidad: esa sensación pegajosa de “si hubiera hecho esto” o “si no hubiera dicho lo otro”. Y lo más inquietante es cómo la cabeza puede retorcerlo todo hasta que ya no sabes si estás viendo hechos, miedo o una mezcla de ambos. El ritmo me ha funcionado. No se recrea, va al grano, y aprovecha el tiempo para tensar sin parar, con escenas que parecen pequeñas pero que te dejan incómodo. No es una peli de giros para lucirse, es más de mantenerte con el estómago encogido. Belén Cuesta sostiene la historia con mucha verdad. Está contenida, pero se nota todo el desgaste por debajo, y eso hace que te la creas incluso cuando la película se pone más extrema. El resto del reparto acompaña bien, sin robar foco, que aquí lo importante es el pulso de ella. A nivel de puesta en escena, el incendio no es solo “espectáculo”: funciona como presión constante, como reloj, como amenaza física y mental a la vez. Hay momentos muy logrados en cómo mezcla lo real con lo que el personaje proyecta. En conjunto, es un thriller muy entretenido, pero con un fondo bastante triste y humano. Te deja pensando en lo fácil que es que la mente te engañe cuando estás roto por dentro, y en lo rápido que todo puede acabar mal. (ENGLISH) I really liked it because it’s one of those films that grabs you with something very simple (a situation at the limit) and, without making a big show of it, pulls you into a pretty dark place. It starts like a survival thriller, but what really tightens the screws is the emotional side. The film plays very well with the idea of guilt: that sticky feeling of “if only I’d done this” or “if only I hadn’t said that.” And what’s most unsettling is how your mind can twist everything until you don’t know whether you’re watching facts, fear, or a mix of both. The pacing worked for me. It doesn’t linger, it goes straight to the point, and it uses its time to keep tightening the tension, with scenes that feel small but leave you uneasy. It’s not a movie that shows off with twists; it’s more about keeping your stomach clenched. Belén Cuesta carries the story with real honesty. She’s restrained, but you can feel all the damage underneath, and that makes you believe her even when the film gets more extreme. The rest of the cast supports well without stealing the spotlight, because what matters here is her pulse. In terms of staging, the wildfire isn’t just “spectacle”: it works like constant pressure, like a ticking clock, like a physical and mental threat at the same time. There are really strong moments in how it blends what’s real with what the character projects. Overall, it’s a very entertaining thriller, but with a pretty sad and human core. It leaves you thinking about how easily the mind can lie to you when you’re broken inside, and how quickly everything can end badly.