The Hidden Face (2011)

• Year: 2011
• Released: 16 Sep 2011
• Country: Spain, Colombia
• Adwords: 2 wins & 7 nominations
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1772250/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_hidden_face
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• Available in: 720p, 1080p,
• Language: Spanish
• MPA Rating: R
• Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
• Runtime: 97 min
• Writer: Hatem Khraiche, Andrés Baiz, Arturo Infante
• Director: Andrés Baiz
• Cast: Quim Gutiérrez, Martina García, María Soledad Rodríguez
• Keywords: orchestra, girlfriend, disappearance, voyeurism, orchestra conductor, secret room,

	7.3/10
	80% – Critics
	73% – Audience

The Hidden Face Storyline

Adrián, a talented orchestra conductor, receives a video message from his beloved Belén, telling him, with tears in her eyes, that she is leaving him; she cannot live with him anymore. Shattered by the unexpected news of their irreversible break-up and puzzled by Belén’s inexplicable decision, Adrián receives help from the local police to solve the knotty case of her unaccountable disappearance. However, with Belén still missing, can Adrián think outside the box and look beyond the facts? After all, a lie can hide the truth, but it can’t change it.—Nick Riganas

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An Incredibly Suspenseful Thriller

A Spanish orchestra conductor (Quim Gutierrez) deals with the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend (Clara Lago).

I wish that IMDb had half stars, because I was torn between a 7 and an 8. I usually reserve the 8 for the top notch films, but this film was just so close to that mark I feel bad giving it a 7. Definitely one of the most suspenseful films in recent memory.

The imagery is solid, the terror real and plausible. There is nothing in this film that could not happen in real life, and if you dread isolation, starvation or claustrophobia… this may bother you. It is a very strong film with no perfect characters — the emotions here are also real and very mixed, just like real life.

I was a little torn on the nudity and sexuality. At first, I felt it was a bit much. But as the film went on, I realized that the nudity was not there for an exploitative reason and actually plays an important role as the film goes on. (I cannot really explain further, but I will say it adds to the emotional trauma.) I am grateful to Fox World Cinema for picking this one up — a real gem.

Exciting thriller plenty of emotion , suspense , intrigue and plot twists

A Spanish orchestra conductor named Adrián (Quim Gutiérrez) receives a video message from his sweetheart Belén (Clara Lago), in which she breaks up with him , after that , she is suddenly disappeared . Then the orchestra conductor has to deal with the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend and he is main suspect . Her sudden disappearance leaves Adrián dejected , confused but keen to move on, as he swiftly becomes romantically involved with barmaid Fabiana (Martina García). The pair fall madly in love as Fabiana moves in with her new lover. However her opening few days at her new residence are tainted by a paranoia that she is being haunted , following a string of mystifying incidents taking place in the bathroom and bedroom . Fabiana, begins to spend time in the house alone she starts hearing noises and experiencing odd events. Could Belén be reaching out from beyond the grave for vengeance? Or is there something even more sinister at play ? It does have mysterious happenings in a big , spooky house along with pain, suffering of one or two scorned women.

This is an intriguing and suspenseful Colombian/Spanish co-production full of thrills , chills and twists and turns . ¨La Cara Oculta¨or ¨The Hidden Face¨ is a compelling tale of intersecting narratives, in a feature that could quite easily be released as two separate film . Despite being somewhat of a cinematic cliché, rarely has a feature been so aptly deserving of its description as a film of two halves . Acceptable performance by protagonist trio as Quim Gutierrez as wealthy , voguish orchestra conductor engaged to a Spanish girlfriend well acted by Clara Lago , whose sudden disappearance leaves Adrián stressed , saddened , leaving him the number one suspect in the eyes of the police , but he takes up with another woman shortly thereafter, , as he spontaneously becomes passionately involved with barmaid Fabiana finely played by the gorgeous Colombian actress Martina García . Furthermore , a special appearance of veteran and experienced actress Alexandra Stewart as a landlady . Thrilling and mysterious musical score by Federico Jusid . Glamorous and luxurious cinematography by Josep M. Civit . The motion picture was compellingly directed by Andrez Baiz in his second film , the first was ¨Satanas¨in which also worked Martina Garcia . Rating : Notable , above average , worthwhile watching .

So-so at first, then a little gem.

LA CARA OCULTA starts out mediocre, with dialogue that seems cranked out by a ten year old without much imagination — “Hi, how are you? Good and you? Good, thank you. Would you like something to drink? Yes…” And so on. TV soaps have better dialogue.

Quim Gutierrez’ performance is at best lacking. He has two facial expressions that actually look very similar. And Martina Garcia reminds me of Jessica Alba in terms of her looks and her bare minimum acting skills.

I thought the movie might be a bust until, half way through the film, Clara Lagos shows up and the movie becomes a heart-pounding thriller with top notch acting and a series of fascinating and very creepy twists.

My advice: stay through the first so-so hour and you won’t be able to turn it off.

And yes, Quim Gutierrez should have rehearsed the role of an orchestra conductor better and…

DO NOT WATCH THE TRAILER!