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📖 Synopsis
On a prison officer's first day of work, a riot breaks out and he becomes trapped among the inmates. To survive, he must pretend to be a prisoner and gain the trust of the riot's leader. Daniel Monzón directs a thriller of escalating tension, winner of eight Goya Awards, exploring how far a man can go when his life depends on maintaining a lie. Luis Tosar and Alberto Ammann deliver outstanding performances.
✍️ Our review
8.7/10
★★★★☆
"Cell 211" is one of the finest prison thrillers in the history of Spanish cinema. Luis Tosar is terrifying, and Alberto Ammann creates a perfectly crafted, ambiguous hero.
🎞️ Technical sheet
Director
Daniel Monzón
Year
2009
Duration
111 minutes
Genre
Action
🎬 Behind the scenes
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Cell 211 is considered one of the best films of 2009.
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Daniel Monzón directs the film in his distinctive style.
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It is a genre action piece that received strong critical acclaim.
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