Despite the low cost, a terrorist story was created in 2001, which went down in history as one of the most acclaimed ghost films in Spanish cinema. Having graduated from Tesis in 1996 and Abre los Ojos a year later, Alejandro Amenábar left Madrid and wanted to demonstrate his genius in a story dominated by intrigue. context suspends less time and space as we know it.
The narrative, which begins as a reading of a children’s story, soon begins with a scream: Nicole Kidman, as Grace Stewart, is terrified from what appears to be a bad dream. His house, eager to exclude her and her two children, looks like a desolator, recognized more than ever in the world.
Three people are ready to appear, criados, quienes grace, greet and lead into the house. The secret that has haunted the children quickly comes to light, or, better yet, they appear in deep shadow: Anna and Nicholas, suffering from a serious illness, cannot be exposed to the bright light of the Sun. Only they can live. The sails and chimeneas are illuminated.
Thus, we found ourselves in this labyrinth of closed doors with a door, where we were ready to sense the presence of one of the “intruders” who seemed to coexist in this place.
During Los Otros’s theatrical release, Amenábar grossed (worldwide) a staggering €209.9 million, becoming the same rated Spanish film as its highest-ever global gross.
Inside our front doors, a wall blocks the fourth door ratingit was surpassed by “Ocho Apellidos Vascos”, “Lo Imposible” and “Ocho Apellidos Catalanes”.
The two-year-old El Sexto Sentido (M. Night Shyamalan, 1999) was partially overshadowed by its powerful and unexpected ending. However, everything that went into making the film was highly appreciated by critics and audiences, who embraced the story and elevated it to the category of a modern classic. Indeed, the story between both films was a result of coincidence, as the Spanish director began working on Los Otros before Shyamalan’s film became popular, as he has repeatedly acknowledged it.
When it’s time for the prizes, “Los Otros” took 2nd place in 8 categories of the Goya Awards.: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Direction, Best Photography Direction, Best Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Editing and Best Sound.
The film, which over time has actually established itself as one of the mythical references to its director’s filmography and country titles, is now available to play on streaming in the Netflix movie catalog.
Summon yourself on this exciting and profound journey with followers devoted to shadows and mysterious acquaintances in a post-war climate. If you haven’t seen this yet, What are you hoping for?
Manuel is an expert in the field of cinema, series and television. Specializing in film criticism, he joined Fotogramas in 2022, where he provides daily coverage of the current situation in the national and international industry.
From the very beginning, cinema and theater have been based on passion. Imagining the stories told and read allowed me to turn to my calling. Therefore, in 2015, he moved from his hometown of Oviedo to Madrid to study audiovisual communication at the Carlos III University of Madrid and interpreting at the studio of the actor Corazza. A year later, after completing his studies at both studios, he received a master’s degree in film criticism from ECAM. Shortly after graduating, imagining a future where acting and writing could coexist on a day-to-day basis, she moved to the editorial office of Fotogramas, where she devoted her time to creating content for what she was most passionate about. (“Harry Potter” is a story, and any occasion is a good reason to reflect and explore a fascinating universe).
As a good member of Generation Z, I am aware of the trends that are being felt in various social circles and am aware of the impact they have on the audience: projects need to be canceled or stepped up and celebrities. And, as a result, the interests of the youngest readers of the public are changing. Netflix, HBO and Disney+ are their favorite aliases, and they undoubtedly dedicate their time and their company to them in order to be able to constantly communicate with the readers of the magazine.