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Cell 211
Celda 211
2009 108 min France, Spain 18+
★8.0
Action, Thriller, Drama
Director: Daniel Monzón
🎭 Based on
«Cell 211»
byFrancisco Pérez Gandul
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Description
The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.
Budget:
$5.7M
Worldwide:
$19.3M
Starring
Luis Tosar
Actor
Alberto Ammann
Actor
Antonio Resines
Actor
Awards
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Actor
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Picture
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Supporting Actress
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Production Management
European Film Awards 2010
— Best Actor
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Actor
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Picture
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Supporting Actress
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Debut
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Director
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Visual Effects
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Sound
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Original Score
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Film Editing
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Supporting Actor
Goya Awards 2010
— Best Cinematography
Key opinion
Celda 211 is widely praised as an intense and compelling prison thriller that succeeds largely due to its strong central performances and gripping, high-stakes premise. While some viewers are frustrated by perceived logical inconsistencies and a contrived screenplay, most find the film's moral ambiguity and raw, suspenseful atmosphere to be deeply engaging.
| Acting | Luis Tosar and Alberto Ammann deliver standout performances that anchor the film and elevate the tension. | |
| Theme | The narrative effectively blurs the lines between good and evil, creating a morally complex environment that forces viewers to question the motivations of every character. | |
| Direction | The direction successfully creates a claustrophobic and gritty atmosphere, turning a singular, confined location into a stage for extreme psychological tension. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is generally lauded for its quick entry into the conflict, though some find the final resolution to be overlong or anticlimactic. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised for its unconventional premise, yet frequent logical gaps and convenient plot developments hinder the immersion for some viewers. |