Mirage

"Who would you stop time for?"

2018 2h 9m ES

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7.5

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★7.5TMDB · 2,071

ThrillerDramaMysteryFantasy

Synopsis

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During a mysterious thunderstorm, Vera, a young mother, manages to save a life in danger, but her good deed causes a disturbing chain of unexpected consequences.

“Who would you stop time for?”

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Cast

Adriana Ugarte
Vera Roy
Chino Darín
Inspector Leira
Javier Gutiérrez
Ángel Prieto
Álvaro Morte
David Ortiz
Nora Navas
Clara Medina
Miquel Fernández
Aitor Medina
Clara Segura
Hilda Weiss
Mima Riera
María Lasarte

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Oriol Paulo
Writers: Oriol Paulo, Lara Sendim
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Oriol Paulo, 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 Fernando Velázquez. 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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5 / 7

CAST

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Adriana Ugarte and Chino Darín and Javier Gutiérrez carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Who would you stop time for?".

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IMDB entry: tt6908274 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Oriol Paulo directs. Xavi Giménez behind the camera. Fernando Velázquez scores. Jaume Martí cuts. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 8 years ago.
2Directed by Oriol Paulo, shot by Xavi Giménez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Fernando Velázquez. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jaume Martí shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Adriana Ugarte and Chino Darín and Javier Gutiérrez carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Who would you stop time for?".
7IMDB entry: tt6908274 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Xavi Giménez
Original score: Fernando Velázquez
Editing: Jaume Martí
Production design: Balter Gallart
Makeup / hair: Itziar Arrieta
Sound: Laura Díez Mora
Stunt coordinator: Lluís Rivera
Runtime: 129 min · 2h 9m
Status: Released
Box office: $17,325,485
Original language: ES
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Mirage (2018)

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What people are saying

Norsk2019-10-25
★ 8/10
Advertised as a Netflix Original, this Spanish language film is a delightful treat. Adriana Ugarte provides a stellar performance as a woman who is able to communicate with a boy 25 years into the past in order to change history with unintended consequences. Although I watched the film with subtitles, Adriana's acting transcends language. The cinematography and directing were top notch. The only issue some may have is that the movie runs a little long at 2 hrs and 9 minutes but I don't feel there was much they could have cut from the movie without ruining it. Two thumbs up.
Alunauwie2025-09-30
★ 8/10
Mirage offers a compelling time-travel narrative, blending mystery and emotional depth through Vera's journey to save a boy in the past, triggering a shift in her reality. The film builds strong character arcs, especially Vera's, and presents a coherent timeline logic despite its complex structure. Performances, particularly by Adriana Ugarte, enhance the story's emotional weight. Visual and sound elements harmonize well with the shifting timelines. While a few scenes lack proper placement or closure, the film remains an engaging watch for fans of time-loop dramas. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)