Average Bufph Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Ivan Massagué, Zorion Eguileor, Antonia San Juan
2019
In a prison where inmates are fed on a descending platform, those on the upper levels take more than their fair share while those below are left to starve on scraps and one man decides to change the system.
This Spanish dystopian film is a stark, thought-provoking exploration of societal inequality. The vertical prison structure is a chilling metaphor for class divides, and the film doesn't shy away from confronting the grim realities of survival. The performances are raw and intense, particularly Iván Massagué's portrayal of Goreng, which is both haunting and compelling. The film's minimalist approach to storytelling forces the viewer to engage deeply with its themes, making it a powerful, if unsettling, experience.
