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The Invisible Guardian (2017)

6.5/10 · 747 votes 2h 9m ThrillerCrimeMystery

#179 of 319 films from 2017 #1312 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Fernando González Molina · Written by Luiso Berdejo, Dolores Redondo

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Overview

When the naked body of a teenage girl is found on the banks of the River Baztán, it is quickly linked to a similar murder one month before. Soon, rumours are flying in the nearby village of Elizondo. Is this the work of a ritualistic killer or is it the basajaun, the ‘invisible guardian’ of Basque mythology? Inspector Amaia Salazar leads the investigation, taking her back to the heart of the Basque country where she was born, and where she hoped never to return. Shrouded in mist and surrounded by impenetrable forests, it is a place of unresolved conflicts and a terrible secret from Amaia’s childhood that will come back to haunt her. Faced with the superstitions of the village, Amaia must fight the demons of her past to confront the reality of a serial killer on the loose. But as she is drawn deeper into the investigation, she feels the presence of something darker lurking in the shadows…

Cast

Marta Eturaas Amaia Salazar
Elvira Mínguezas Flora Salazar
Francesc Orellaas Fermín Montés
Colin McFarlaneas Aloisius Dupree
Susi Sánchezas Rosario
Patricia López Arnaizas Rosaura
Javier Botetas Basajaun
Richard Sahagúnas Zabalza
Pedro Casablancas Comisario General de Pamplona
Paco Tousas Dr. San Martín
Miguel Herránas Miguel Ángel
Manolo Soloas Dr. Basterra
Ramón Bareaas Alfonso Álvarez de Toledo
Itziar Aizpuruas Tía Engrasi

Facts

Release dateMarch 3, 2017
Runtime129 min (2h 9m) — longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Crime, Mystery
Original titleEl guardián invisible
LanguageES
Budget$5,000,000
IMDbtt4924942

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Questions

How long is The Invisible Guardian?
The Invisible Guardian runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Is The Invisible Guardian worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 747 votes, which places it #179 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 44%) and #1312 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Invisible Guardian?
The Invisible Guardian was directed by Fernando González Molina. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Three Steps Above Heaven (2010), I Want You (2012), Palm Trees in the Snow (2015).
Who stars in The Invisible Guardian?
Marta Etura as Amaia Salazar; Elvira Mínguez as Flora Salazar; Francesc Orella as Fermín Montés; Colin McFarlane as Aloisius Dupree; Susi Sánchez as Rosario; Patricia López Arnaiz as Rosaura.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Invisible Guardian?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/130201.

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