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Celda 211

  • 20092009
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
67K
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Luis Tosar in Celda 211 (2009)
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The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to surv... Read allThe story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
67K
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  • Director
    • Daniel Monzón
  • Writers
    • Jorge Guerricaechevarría(adaptation)
    • Daniel Monzón(adaptation)
    • Francisco Pérez Gandul(novel)
  • Stars
    • Luis Tosar
    • Alberto Ammann
    • Antonio Resines
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  • Director
    • Daniel Monzón
  • Writers
    • Jorge Guerricaechevarría(adaptation)
    • Daniel Monzón(adaptation)
    • Francisco Pérez Gandul(novel)
  • Stars
    • Luis Tosar
    • Alberto Ammann
    • Antonio Resines
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 73User reviews
    • 123Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 44 wins & 27 nominations

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    Luis Tosar in Celda 211 (2009)
    Luis Tosar and Vicente Romero in Celda 211 (2009)
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    Celda 211 (2009)
    Luis Tosar and Alberto Ammann in Celda 211 (2009)
    Carlos Bardem and Luis Tosar in Celda 211 (2009)
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    Antonio Resines in Celda 211 (2009)
    Alberto Ammann in Celda 211 (2009)
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    Luis Tosar
    Luis Tosar
    • Malamadre
    Alberto Ammann
    Alberto Ammann
    • Juan Oliver
    Antonio Resines
    Antonio Resines
    • José Utrilla
    Manuel Morón
    Manuel Morón
    • Ernesto Almansa
    Carlos Bardem
    Carlos Bardem
    • Apache
    Marta Etura
    Marta Etura
    • Elena
    Luis Zahera
    Luis Zahera
    • Releches
    Fernando Soto
    Fernando Soto
    • Armando Nieto
    Vicente Romero
    Vicente Romero
    • Tachuela
    Manolo Solo
    Manolo Solo
    • Director cárcel
    Patxi Bisquert
    Patxi Bisquert
    • Jon Arteaga 'Potolo'
    Josean Bengoetxea
    Josean Bengoetxea
    • Antxon Elorza 'El Profesor'
    Anartz Zuazua
    Anartz Zuazua
    • Asier Urruticoechea 'El Txiqui'
    Miguel Martín
    • Pincho
    Félix Cubero
    Félix Cubero
    • Germán
    David Selvas
    David Selvas
    • Ernesto Dueñas
    Ricardo de Barreiro
    • Julián
    Antonio Durán 'Morris'
    Antonio Durán 'Morris'
    • Borrego
    • Director
      • Daniel Monzón
    • Writers
      • Jorge Guerricaechevarría(adaptation)
      • Daniel Monzón(adaptation)
      • Francisco Pérez Gandul(novel)
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    • Trivia
      The movie is dedicated to Luis Ángel Puente, a fireman of the city of Zamora (Spain) where the film is located. He participated in the film and died rescuing two boys in the Duero river shortly after.
    • Goofs
      When the minister is heading to the prison, the car he is driven in is shown as an Audi A6 (1997) from the front, when arriving to the prison the car is shown from behind, but this is an Audi A8 (2005) model.
    • Quotes

      Malamadre: So the guards beat you up your first day. You must have pissed them off.

      Juan Oliver: I do my best.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Spanish Language Movies (2016)

    User reviews73

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    8/10
    Raw, real, incomparable
    This movie likens that of a gemstone- raw, real, unique, crafty and incomparable. I watched this movie, my first Spanish movie in cinema, with English subtitles and frankly, i was impressed. Though now the only regret i have is not mastering the language before the show. If only i could pay more attention to the movie instead of the translated words running at the bottom.

    This is a story of a prison guard, Juan Oliver (played by Alberto A) who decided to go to work one day before he actually begins to 'make an impression'. What awaits him later is a riot, which forced him to be locked in Cell 211 after suffering an injury to his head. He knows the only way to live is to be one of them, and so he acted as an inmate. But until when can he keep it to himself? He has to make peace with the rest of the inmates and gain the trust of their 'leader' Malamadre (played by Luis Tosar) as they take hostage of high profile, terrorist-prisoners. He later learns an ugly news of his pregnant wife outside prison and his life is never the same again.

    This movie plays around the humanity of man and how corruption and distrust can affect a man's freedom and ultimately, his life. There were moments in the show. Obviously, the prison riot. The police riot scene later was well delivered straight to its core, which led to the falling domino pieces in the movie. The turning point of Juan's character was when he received the news about his wife. Fine acting by all the cast with amazing characterization, awesome cinematography and directing at every scene!

    The development of the plot is great, at points where it creates suspense left me on the edge of my seat. The blossoming relationship between Juan and Malamadre is well crafted, and believable- that i don't see in many other movies these days. It felt like Caesar in Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

    Walking out the cinema, i was left to ponder at many questions with respect to the show. Why was Juan left in Cell 211 at the first place? As if a curse is cast to the cell. It will be interesting to watch the Hollywood remake of the movie in two years time and i hope it does remain to its authenticity. Definitely award-worthy, it accentuates prison drama at its best- pulling heartstrings despite its violence and vulgar language.

    My cinematic experience has truly broadened. And i am sure yours will too after watching this movie.
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    • ryokan_wc
    • Nov 15, 2011

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    • Release date
      • November 6, 2009 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official (Spain)
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • Basque
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cell 211
    • Filming locations
      • Zamora, Castilla y León, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Canal+ España
      • Canal+
      • La Fabrique 2
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    • Budget
      • €3,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,305,314
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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