The Candidate
- Rodrigo Sorogoyen
- 2018
- 2h 12m
- Spain, France
The world of a corrupt politician falls apart in this riveting new political thriller by Rodrigo Sorogoyen (May God Save Us) featuring Antonio de la Torre, which uses the huge political crisis in Spain to talk about the whole world. Smart, fascinating, current cinema that won 7 Goya Awards.
Synopsis
Manuel, a local party secretary and favorite for the position of president sees his perfect life get upended after the revelation of a huge scandal, while his party turn their backs on him. Manuel is expelled from the “kingdom”, stigmatized and betrayed by those he considered friends. But he refuses to go down alone. Trapped in a battle for survival, Manuel will have to fight against a well-oiled machine and a party system where kings may fall – but kingdoms survive.
Official Selection
San Sebastián International Film Festival
2018
Best Director
Goya Awards
2019
Best Original Screenplay
Goya Awards
2019
Best Lead Actor (Antonio de la Torre)
Goya Awards
2019
