The Paramedic

2020 1h 34m ES

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6.0

MID

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50%

ROTTEN

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5.7

IMDB

★6.0TMDB · 711🥫50%Rotten Tomatoes★5.7IMDB · 15,634

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Synopsis

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Unable to face his new reality in a wheelchair, Ángel develops a deadly obsession with the woman who left him and unleashes a sinister revenge plot.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mario Casas
Ángel
Déborah François
Vane
Guillermo Pfening
Ricardo
Celso Bugallo
Vicente
Raúl Jiménez
Fermín
Maria Rodríguez Soto
Sandra
Pol Monen
Andrés
Gerard Oms
Agente

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Carles Torras
Writers: David Desola, Hèctor Hernández Vicens
Languages: Spanish, French
Countries: Spain

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, French.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Carles Torras, shot by Juan Sebastián Vásquez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Editor Elena Ruiz 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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Mario Casas and Déborah François and Guillermo Pfening carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11127690 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Carles Torras directs. Juan Sebastián Vásquez behind the camera. Elena Ruiz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish, French.

Trivia

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1Released 6 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, French.
3Directed by Carles Torras, shot by Juan Sebastián Vásquez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Elena Ruiz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Mario Casas and Déborah François and Guillermo Pfening carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt11127690 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 11 themes, including "wheelchair", "trauma", "car accident", "bound and gagged".

The technical file

Cinematography: Juan Sebastián Vásquez
Editing: Elena Ruiz
Production design: Sebastián Vogler
Costume design: Alice Bocchi
Makeup / hair: Ana Álvarez
Stunt coordinator: Sergi Subirà
Runtime: 94 min · 1h 34m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: ES
IMDB: The Paramedic (2020)
Rotten Tomatoes: 50% 🥫 Rotten
IMDB rating: 5.7/10 · 15,634 votes
MPAA: TV-MA

Awards

1 win total

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-23
★ 8/10
The Paramedic is a well-structured psychological thriller that shifts focus from its misleading title to the dark obsession of its main character, Angel. Rather than exploring his profession, the film delves into his manipulative, abusive behavior and descent into madness after becoming paralyzed. Mario Casas delivers a strong, award-winning performance, though some scenes—like unrealistic injections and exaggerated strength—strain logic. Still, the film effectively warns viewers about the dangers of manipulation and emotional abuse. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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