The Invisible Guest
dir. Oriol Paulo · 2017
The struggle to uncover the truth about one's actions reveals the complexities of guilt and morality in human relationships.
Feature
Moral Ambiguity
Mood
Tense
Look
stark contrasts with deep shadows, urban noir influences
Structure
non-linear storytelling with flashbacks and revelations
Plot
Barcelona, Spain. Adrián Doria, a young and successful businessman accused of murder, meets one night with Virginia Goodman, an expert interrogation lawyer, in order to devise a defense strategy.
Why watch
"In a city where shadows conceal the truth, 'The Invisible Guest' masterfully intertwines suspense and moral ambiguity, challenging viewers to unravel the layers of deception. A labyrinthine legal battle unfolds in the heart of Barcelona, where nothing is as it seems."
Cultural context
Spanish legal culturesocietal views on masculinityurban isolationethical dilemmas in justice