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The Platform

Original title: El hoyo
  • 20192019
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
211K
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POPULARITY
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Emilio Buale and Ivan Massagué in The Platform (2019)
Inside a vertical prison system, inmates are assigned to a level and forced to ration food from a platform that moves between the floors.
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  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
A vertical prison with one cell per level. Two people per cell. Only one food platform and two minutes per day to feed. An endless nightmare trapped in The Hole.A vertical prison with one cell per level. Two people per cell. Only one food platform and two minutes per day to feed. An endless nightmare trapped in The Hole.A vertical prison with one cell per level. Two people per cell. Only one food platform and two minutes per day to feed. An endless nightmare trapped in The Hole.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
211K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
733
190
  • Director
    • Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
  • Writers
    • David Desola(screenplay by)
    • Pedro Rivero(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Ivan Massagué
    • Zorion Eguileor
    • Antonia San Juan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
  • Writers
    • David Desola(screenplay by)
    • Pedro Rivero(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Ivan Massagué
    • Zorion Eguileor
    • Antonia San Juan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 188Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 24 nominations

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    Trailer 1:49
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    Interview 3:10
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    Antonia San Juan, Ivan Massagué, and Zorion Eguileor in The Platform (2019)

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    Ivan Massagué
    Ivan Massagué
    • Gorengas Goreng
    Zorion Eguileor
    • Trimagasias Trimagasi
    Antonia San Juan
    Antonia San Juan
    • Imoguirias Imoguiri
    Emilio Buale
    • Baharatas Baharat
    Alexandra Masangkay
    Alexandra Masangkay
    • Miharuas Miharu
    Zihara Llana
    • Malias Mali
    Mario Pardo
    Mario Pardo
    • Amigo de Baharatas Amigo de Baharat
    Algis Arlauskas
    Algis Arlauskas
    • Presoas Preso
    Txubio Fernández de Jáuregui
    • Jefe de Restauranteas Jefe de Restaurante
    • (as Txubio Fernández)
    Eric Goode
    Eric Goode
    • Sr. Brambangas Sr. Brambang
    • (as Eric L. Goode)
    Óscar Oliver
    • Cocineroas Cocinero
    Chema Trujillo
    Chema Trujillo
    • Preso Nivel 5as Preso Nivel 5
    Miriam Martín
    • Presa Nivel 5as Presa Nivel 5
    Gorka Zufiaurre
    • Preso Síndrome de Downas Preso Síndrome de Down
    Miriam K. Martxante
    • Cocineraas Cocinera
    Miren Gaztañaga
    Miren Gaztañaga
    • Cocineraas Cocinera
    Braulio Cortés
    • Cocineroas Cocinero
    Javier Mediavilla
    • Cocineroas Cocinero
    • Director
      • Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
    • Writers
      • David Desola(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Pedro Rivero(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film was shot chronologically, as Iván Massagué had to lose 12 kilos (26 lbs) over the six-week shoot to show his physical deterioration.
    • Goofs
      at 28:11 the Trimagasi's right hand is on Goreng body but in the next shot his left hand is, and again in the next shot his right hand is on Goreng's body.
    • Quotes

      Goreng: The people above won't listen to me.

      Imoguiri: Why not?

      Goreng: I can't shit upwards.

    • Connections
      Featured in FoundFlix: The Platform (2020) (2020)

    User reviews1.1K

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    Top review
    7/10
    Not perfect but...
    Original in its idea, the way it developed, grew and its representation of satire was just beautiful. So out there, right on the screen, yet not for everyone to understand and this is why perhaps some people were really harsh about it. I don't know if it supposed to be a horror production, perhaps some elements here and there, but mostly, a way to talk to the people. Some listened, some didn't.

    Now, as many complained, I too also found the ending to be bland, I mean, after a few left-right twists here and there, out of nowhere, we are prepared for this ultimate climax. A battle like none before, finally someone taking action and not laying down anymore, but lasted only a few levels and then returned to a more platonic experience. I really don't understand how they let it end like so, I think there was room for more and for a really pleasant and satisfying conclusion.

    Overall, like many Spanish thrillers, El Hoyo was great, a delight really, not perfect all the way, but hey, I'll take such leftovers anytime and not complain about it. It was different, and it was different good.

    Cheers!
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    • Mar 22, 2020

    FAQ7

    • When is this movie coming out for the general public?
    • How did the prisoners get swords ?
    • How is the platform operated (especially, how is it possible to go upward in that speed)?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Spain)
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Hố Sâu Đói Khát
    • Production companies
      • Basque Films
      • Mr Miyagi Films
      • Plataforma La Película AIE
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,090,116
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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