Below Zero

"Escape is not the exit."

2021 1h 46m ES

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6.3

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Synopsis

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When a prisoner transfer van is attacked, the cop in charge must fight those inside and outside while dealing with a silent foe: the icy temperatures.

“Escape is not the exit.”

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Cast

Javier Gutiérrez
Martín
Karra Elejalde
Miguel
Luis Callejo
Ramis
Patrick Criado
Nano
Andrés Gertrúdix
Golum
Isak Férriz
Montesinos
Miquel Gelabert
Pardo
Florin Opritescu
Mihai

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lluís Quílez
Writers: Fernando Navarro, Lluís Quílez, Lluís Quílez
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lluís Quílez, shot by Isaac Vila. 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 Zacarías M. de la Riva. 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 Antonio Frutos 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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Javier Gutiérrez and Karra Elejalde and Luis Callejo carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Escape is not the exit.".

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IMDB entry: tt9845564 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lluís Quílez directs. Isaac Vila behind the camera. Zacarías M. de la Riva scores. Antonio Frutos cuts. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2Directed by Lluís Quílez, shot by Isaac Vila. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Zacarías M. de la Riva. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Antonio Frutos shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Javier Gutiérrez and Karra Elejalde and Luis Callejo carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Escape is not the exit.".
7IMDB entry: tt9845564 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Isaac Vila
Original score: Zacarías M. de la Riva
Editing: Antonio Frutos
Production design: Óscar Sempere
Costume design: Giovanna Ribes
Makeup / hair: Eli Adánez
Sound: Mario González
Stunt coordinator: Marc Padró
Runtime: 106 min · 1h 46m
Status: Released
Original language: ES
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Below Zero (2021)

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Dean2026-01-31
★ 8/10
"A Brutal, High-Stakes Stand-off in the Freezing Dark" The Atmosphere: The film excels at creating a "Rugged" and oppressive environment. The transition from a standard night shift to a freezing, isolated nightmare on a backwoods road is handled perfectly. The use of the armored truck as a "steel tomb" provides a level of claustrophobia that keeps the tension at a maximum. The Conflict: The movie is essentially a triple-threat match: the police officer (Martín) trying to maintain order, the prisoners inside trying to seize the moment, and the mysterious sniper outside with a hidden agenda. It’s a survival story that feels grounded and avoid's unnecessary Hollywood "flash." The Moral Core: The "wisdom" of the movie lies in its ending. It forces the protagonist—and the audience—to question the difference between the "Law" and "Justice." It’s a grim, conservative look at revenge and the failures of the system. The Verdict: A tight, efficient thriller that doesn't waste time. It’s raw, cold, and serves its "Revenge is a dish best served cold" theme literally. For fans of grounded, dark cinema, this is an easy 8/10.

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