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The Critic

A portrait of film critic Carlos Boyero, one of the most followed and feared figures in Spanish cinema, surrounded by controversy and both love and hate.

Top Cast

  • Carlos Boyero

    Carlos Boyero

    Self

  • Álex de la Iglesia

    Álex de la Iglesia

    Self

  • Enrique López Lavigne

    Enrique López Lavigne

    Self

  • Carles Francino

    Carles Francino

    Self

  • Jesús Ruiz Mantilla

    Jesús Ruiz Mantilla

    Self

  • Pedro Vallín

    Pedro Vallín

    Self

  • Domingo Corral

    Domingo Corral

    Self

  • Nuria Vidal

    Nuria Vidal

    Self

  • Marta Medina

    Marta Medina

    Self

Overview

A portrait of film critic Carlos Boyero, one of the most followed and feared figures in Spanish cinema, surrounded by controversy and both love and hate.

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