Maixabel
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Maixabel is a drama film. directed by Icíar Bollaín.
Starring Blanca Portillo, Luis Tosar, and Urko Olazábal
Synopsis
In the year 2000, Maixabel Lasa’s husband, Juan Maria Jauregi, was killed by ETA. Eleven years later, she receives an incredible request: one of the men who killed Juan wants to meet with her in the Nanclares de la Oca prison in Araba (Spain), where he is serving his sentence after breaking ties with the terrorist group. Despite her reservations and her immense pain, Maixabel Lasa agrees to meet face to face with those who ended the life of the person who had been her companion since she was 16 years old. ‘Everyone deserves a second chance’, she said, when asked why she was willing to confront the man who killed her husband.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (127 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top Cast
Blanca Portillo
as Maixabel Lasa
Luis Tosar
as Ibon Etxezarreta
Urko Olazábal
as Luis Carrasco
María Cerezuela
as María Jáuregui
Tamara Canosa
as Esther
María Jesús Hoyos
as Madre de Ibon
Arantxa Aranguren
as Carmen
Bruno Sevilla
as Luichi (Marido María)
Josu Ormaetxe
as Juan Mari Jáuregui
Martxelo Rubio
as Amigo Maixabel
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Kowalski Films
- Feelgood Media
- TVE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maixabel about?
In the year 2000, Maixabel Lasa’s husband, Juan Maria Jauregi, was killed by ETA. Eleven years later, she receives an incredible request: one of the men who killed Juan wants to meet with her in ...
Who directed Maixabel?
Maixabel was directed by Icíar Bollaín.
How long is Maixabel?
Maixabel has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Maixabel released?
Maixabel was released on September 24, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Maixabel?
The main cast of Maixabel includes Blanca Portillo, Luis Tosar, Urko Olazábal, María Cerezuela, Tamara Canosa.
Is Maixabel worth watching?
Maixabel has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 127 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.