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The Replacement

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1982. A young police officer hardened in the worst neighborhoods of Madrid accepts a post in a small village by the sea in the hope of healing his sick daughter and gaining some inner peace. But once there he becomes involved in the investigation of the strange murder of the inspector he replaced. The inquiry will lead him to a group of Nazi elders who live a heavenly and happy retreat on the coast.

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Alan Zilberman Washington City Paper Jun 13, 2022
The cumulative suggestion is that director Óscar Aibar does not trust his film—which is based on a true story—is compelling enough on its own. Go to Full Review Javier Ocaña El Pais (Spain) Nov 15, 2021
A very entertaining movie. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Carlos Marañón Cinemanía (Spain) Nov 5, 2021
3/5
Aibar, used to dealing with the recent past, has found a infrequently exploited vein in [Spanish] cinema. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Pere Vall Fotogramas Nov 5, 2021
3/5
An austere and flawless recreation of Spain in the 80s. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Óscar Aibar

Director

Ricardo Gómez

Andrés Expósito

Vicky Luengo

Eva

Pere Ponce

Colombo

Pol López

Rafa

Joaquín Climent

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Synopsis 1982. A young police officer hardened in the worst neighborhoods of Madrid accepts a post in a small village by the sea in the hope of healing his sick daughter and gaining some inner peace. But once there he becomes involved in the investigation of the strange murder of the inspector he replaced. The inquiry will lead him to a group of Nazi elders who live a heavenly and happy retreat on the coast.
Director
Óscar Aibar
Producer
Gerardo Herrero
Screenwriter
Óscar Aibar, María Luisa Calderón, Óscar Aibar, María Luisa Calderón
Production Co
Voramar Films, Entre Chien et Loup, Radio Televisión Española (RTVE), Tornasol Films S.A.
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
European Spanish
Runtime
1h 57m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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