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🎬 Title: Maixabel

Story: In 2000, Maixabel Lasa faced a tragic loss when her husband, Juan Maria Jauregi, was murdered by the terrorist group ETA. Fast forward eleven years, and Maixabel receives an unexpected proposal: one of her husband’s killers wishes to meet her at the Nanclares de la Oca prison in Araba, Spain. This man has renounced his ties to the group and is now serving his sentence. Overcoming her deep sorrow and initial apprehensions, Maixabel chooses to confront the one responsible for ending the life of her partner, whom she loved since the age of sixteen. When questioned about her willingness to face the man who took her husband away, she responds, “Everyone deserves a second chance.”

⭐ Rating: 7 (123 votes)

📅 Release date: 2021-09-24

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 55m

🎭 Genres: Drama

🎬 Director: Icíar Bollaín

✍️ Writers: Isa Campo, Icíar Bollaín

🌍 Produced in: Spain

🏢 Production companies: Kowalski Films, Feelgood Media, TVE

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👥 Cast: Blanca Portillo (Maixabel Lasa), Luis Tosar (Ibon Etxezarreta), Urko Olazábal (Luis Carrasco), María Cerezuela (María Jáuregui), Tamara Canosa (Esther), María Jesús Hoyos (Mother of Ibon), Arantxa Aranguren (Carmen), Bruno Sevilla (Luichi (María’s Husband)), Josu Ormaetxe (Juan Mari Jáuregui), Martxelo Rubio (Maixabel’s Friend)

Editor’s note: A quick note on Maixabel (2021): This film is a thoughtful drama that emphasizes emotional depth over sensationalism. Under the direction of Icíar Bollaín, it maintains a consistent pace and evocative sense of setting. The performances, particularly by Blanca Portillo, Luis Tosar, and Urko Olazábal, imbue the narrative with significant emotional stakes. Stretching to 1 hour and 55 minutes, the film holds a deliberate tempo, never lingering unnecessarily. Although it has a few imperfections, its merits far outweigh its flaws. If the theme resonates with you, consider adding it to your viewing list.

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