The Fear () is a 2013 Spanish psychological drama film directed by from a screenplay co-written by based on the novel M by Lolita Bosch. It stars Igor Szpakowski alongside Roser Camí, Ramon Madaula, and Alícia Falcó.
Plot The plot follows the plight of Manel, a teenager scared of becoming someone like his father, who beats Manel's mother, sister and Manel himself.
Cast as Manel as the mother as the father Alícia Falcó as Coral Guille Lloberas as Xavi Nina Pomodoro as Laura
Production Based on the novel M by Lolita Bosch, The Fear is an Oberon Cinematográfica production and it had the collaboration of , TVC, and Creative Europe MEDIA.
Release For its world premiere, the film made it to the lineup of the 57th BFI London Film Festival. Likewise, the film was also presented at the 58th Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci) on 21 October 2013. Distributed by Splendor Films, it was released theatrically in Spain on 22 November 2013.
Reception Jonathan Holland of The Hollywood Reporter described the film as "a viewing experience which, though undeniably harrowing, never fully engages with the profound, dark issues it raises".
Mirito Torreiro of Fotogramas rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, declaring it an "extraordinary instance of narrative maturity", with its "measured, impeccable" dramatic crescendo and a closing with no concessions.
Sergi Sánchez of La Razón wrote that "With the exception of an unfortunate flash-forward unnecessarily giving away the ending, the director "steers the story with a steady hand toward its devastating conclusion".
of El País deemed the film to be an "outstanding, piercing" miniature.
Accolades
| rowspan = "5" | | rowspan = "5" | 6th Gaudí Awards | Best Director | Jordi Cadena | | rowspan = "5" | |- | Best Screenplay | Jordi Cadena, Núria Villazán
| Best Supporting Actor | Ramon Madaula
| Best Cinematography | Sergi Gallardo
| Best Editing | David Gallart
See also List of Spanish films of 2013
References
External links The Fear at ICAA's Catálogo de Cinespañol