THE EXILE
Filmfest 2016
(EL DESTIERRO)
Spain 2015
Original version with English subtitles
(Original: Spanish)
German Premiere
Director: Arturo Ruiz Serrano
Section: International Independents
While the Spanish Civil War rages in the plains below, the hills are peaceful and full of snow. Aspiring priest Teo is sent to a deserted outpost, to keep watch for Franco’s army for six months with fellow soldier Silverio. The tension caused by their claustrophobia is exacerbated when they take a wounded young Polish woman prisoner. As a member of the International Brigades, they should shoot her right away. But both men take a liking to their captive. A beautifully shot and tautly paced triangle drama.
Cast: Joan Carles Suau, Eric Francés, Monika Kowalska
Credits
Screenplay: Arturo Ruiz Serrano
Director of Photography: Nicolás Pinzón
Film Editor: Teresa Font
Composer: Iván Ruiz
Costume Design: Tania Sanz
Sound: Alfonso Sanz
Producer: Arturo Ruiz Serrano, Esteban CrespoToni Bestard, Marcos Cabotá,Javier Martín
Production Company: The Legal Company, Producciones Africanuan, Strange Friends, IB3 Televisió
World Sales: Cinema Republic
Director: Arturo Ruiz Serrano
biography
Arturo Ruiz Serrano studied law at University of Madrid before becoming a film director. He has won 99 prizes for his short films, including WC FILES (2002) and PASEO (2007). THE EXILE is his feature debut.
