Caníbales
Caníbales

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Caníbales

2020
Movie
4 min
Spanish

They have come this far and now they have to face the final test.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users70%
Director: Manuel Martín CuencaGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Carlos, a lonely and respected sex worker in Granada, lives a life of routine. His quiet existence is shattered when a new neighbor, Nina, moves in and introduces him to a world of drugs and extreme desires. As Carlos becomes entangled in Nina's destructive lifestyle, he finds himself drawn into a dark and dangerous spiral, forcing him to confront his deepest instincts and the true nature of his desires.

Critical Reception

Caníbales received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its unsettling atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Javier Gutiérrez. Some found the film's slow burn and explicit themes challenging, while others praised its exploration of primal instincts and psychological tension.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and Javier Gutiérrez's compelling performance.

  • Noted for its dark exploration of desire and primal instincts.

  • Some viewers found the pacing slow and the subject matter disturbing.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's intensity and the lead actor's portrayal, though some found the explicit content and slow development to be off-putting.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor for Javier Gutiérrez at the Goya Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Caníbales,' directly translates to 'Cannibals,' referencing the primal, consuming nature of the desires explored within the narrative.

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