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The Hidden Face
La cara oculta
2011 92 min Colombia, Spain R 16+
★7.2
Thriller, Mystery
Director: Andrés Baiz
Trailers
Description
A Spanish orchestra conductor deals with the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend.
Starring
Quim Gutiérrez
Actor
Martina Garcia
Actor
María Soledad Rodríguez
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 7 nominations total
Key opinion
La cara oculta is a highly regarded psychological thriller that uses its claustrophobic setting to explore the destructive nature of jealousy and human impulse. While the marketing materials are widely criticized for spoiling the film's core premise, the actual narrative is praised for its inventive structure and effective suspense.
| Acting | Clara Lago delivers an exceptional, vulnerable performance that anchors the film's emotional intensity. | |
| Score | The musical score successfully builds atmosphere and heightens the film's Hitchcockian tension. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised for its clever, puzzle-like structure that effectively reframes the initial mystery once the perspective shifts. | |
| Originality | Marketing materials, specifically the trailer, are criticized for revealing too much of the plot and undermining the film's suspense. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is divided: some viewers find the initial setup slow or confusing, while others appreciate the deliberate build-up leading to the mid-film reveal. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Martina García's performance are divided; some find her character's motivations and acting style irritating, while others view her as a crucial counterpart to the protagonist. |