El Profugo (The Intruder) (Eng Sub)

About El Profugo (The Intruder)

"El Profugo" or "The Intruder" is a psychological thriller film that was released in 2021. This film was directed by Natalia Meta and takes viewers into the world of a woman who slowly loses herself after a traumatic, haunting experience. The viewers see the world through the lead character's eyes as she starts to hear menacingly strange sounds coming from within herself.

Making / Production

"The Intruder" directed by Natalia Meta is an Argentina-Mexico co-production. The screenplay was written by Meta and Leonel D'Agostino based on the novel "El mal menor" by C.E. Feiling. The hauntingly beautiful cinematography was directed by Bárbara lvarez and the seamless editing was done by Eliane D. Katz.

Actors

• Érica Rivas plays the lead role of Inés, a voice actress who slowly starts losing her grip on reality.
• Cecilia Roth portrays Albertina, the mother of Inés, and perfectly plays a concerned yet oblivious parent.
• Daniel Hendler is seen as Leopoldo, who gains the curiosity and suspicion of the viewers as Inés's colleague.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Though this is a dramatic horror movie, the film contains elements of humor and irony.
• The movie premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival 2020.
• The film is based on the novel "El mal menor" by C.E. Feiling.

Awards

No known awards have been given for this film as of this moment.

Quotes

• "There's someone in me, who's not me." - Inés.
• "You can't let your imagination control you." - Leopoldo.

Music / Soundtrack

• The eerie music and sound effects build suspense and were crafted by Guido Berenblum.
• The score subtly blends instruments with mysterious and unseen sounds, echoing the narrative plot.
• The film also features a few songs that paint the intense scenes, contributing to the overall suspenseful feel of the movie.