The Mole Agent

"It's never too late to become a spy."

2020 1h 30m ES

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7.8

BANGER

★7.8TMDB · 267

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Synopsis

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When a daughter becomes concerned about her mother's well-being in a retirement home, private investigator Romulo hires Sergio, an 83-year-old man who becomes a new resident—and a mole inside the home, who struggles to balance his assignment with becoming increasingly involved in the lives of several residents.

“It's never too late to become a spy.”

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Cast

Sergio Chamy
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Rómulo Aitken
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Marta Olivares
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Berta Ureta
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Zoila González
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Petronila Abarca
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Rubira Olivares
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Maite Alberdi
Writers: Maite Alberdi
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Chile, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 5 countries: Chile, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Maite Alberdi, shot by Pablo Valdés. 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 Vincent van Warmerdam. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Carolina Siraqyan 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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Sergio Chamy and Rómulo Aitken and Marta Olivares carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "It's never too late to become a spy.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Maite Alberdi directs. Pablo Valdés behind the camera. Vincent van Warmerdam scores. Carolina Siraqyan cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Chile, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, United States of America. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 6 years ago.
3International production across 5 countries: Chile, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, United States of America.
4Directed by Maite Alberdi, shot by Pablo Valdés. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Vincent van Warmerdam. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Carolina Siraqyan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Sergio Chamy and Rómulo Aitken and Marta Olivares carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "It's never too late to become a spy.".
9IMDB entry: tt11394298 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Pablo Valdés
Original score: Vincent van Warmerdam
Editing: Carolina Siraqyan
Sound: Roberto Espinoza
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $401,983
Original language: ES
IMDB: The Mole Agent (2020)

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rsanek2021-11-15
★ 8/10
Well-made film but I have to say, the trailers make it seem much more innocent than it ends up being. It's a pretty tough watch, not very light or comical, but if you're up for that kind of vibe you'll likely enjoy yourself.

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