Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City
Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City (Spanish: El silencio de la ciudad blanca) is a 2019 Spanish action adventure psychological mystery crime-thriller film directed by Daniel Calparsoro. The film was adapted from a novel written by Eva García Sáenz de Urturi. The film stars Belén Rueda, Javier Rey, Itziar Ituño, Aura Garrido and Manolo Solo in the lead roles. The film was shot and set in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz.[2] The film also features an old cathedral of Santa María which was founded in 1180.[3] The film story also resembles the one in the 1991 American film The Silence of the Lambs directed by Jonathan Demme as well as 2006 American film The Da Vinci Code directed by Ron Howard.[4][5] It was originally released in 2019 and it was streamed via Netflix on 6 March 2020 and opened to mixed reviews from the critics.[6][7][8]
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Directed by | Daniel Calparsoro |
Produced by | Mikel Lejarza Mercedes Gamero Mar Targarona |
Written by | Roger Danès Alfred Pérez Fargas |
Based on | Trilogy by Eva Garcia Sáenz de Urturi |
Starring | Belén Rueda Javier Rey Itziar Ituño Aura Garrido Manolo Solo |
Music by | Fernando Velázquez |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
Country | Spain |
Language | Spanish |
Cast
- Belén Rueda as Alba Díaz de Salvatierra
- Javier Rey as Unai López de Ayala
- Itziar Ituño as Dra. Guevara
- Aura Garrido as Estíbaliz Ruiz de Gauna
- Manolo Solo as Mario Santos
- Àlex Brendemühl as Tasio
- Pedro Casablanc as Òptico
- Àlex Monner as Falso Eneko
- Richard Sahagún as Jota
- Rubén Ochandiano
- Ramón Barea as Abuelo
- Kandido Uranga as Padre Tasio/Ignacio
Synopsis
A detective returns to Vitoria-Gasteiz to solve murders mimicking those allegedly committed by a mass serial killer who is set to be released from prison after spending his time in jail for 20 years.[9]
References
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- Sharma, Dhruv (2020-03-06). "Twin Murders Ending, Explained | Netflix Plot Summary of The Silence of the White City". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- Sharma, Dhruv (2020-03-05). "Where Was Twin Murders: Silence of White City Filmed? Netflix Filming Locations". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- Adams @Katen_ann, Katen. "'Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City' lacks originality". The Battalion. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- Rogerinorlando (2020-03-31). "Netflixable? "Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City"". Movie Nation. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- Alexandria Ingham 2 months ago Follow @aingham69 (2020-03-07). "5 good movies to watch on Netflix this weekend: Spenser Confidential and more". Netflix Life. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- "Everything you need to know about Netflix's Spanish crime drama 'Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City'". meaww.com. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- "Twin Murders: the Silence of the White City review - a dark but muddled murder mystery". Ready Steady Cut. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City' on Netflix, a Preposterous Spanish Serial-Killer Thriller". Decider. 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2020-05-10.