The Dancer Upstairs (2002) is a gripping political thriller directed by John Malkovich, set in an unnamed Latin American country and adapted from a novel by Nicholas Shakespeare. The story revolves around Agustin Rejas, portrayed by Javier Bardem, a former lawyer who transitioned into police work to confront crime and injustice more directly. Rejas is tasked with investigating a terrorist group intent on overthrowing the government through various means, from disruptive pranks to deadly bombings and assassinations. The group's enigmatic leader, known as President Ezequiel, remains elusive, adding layers of complexity to Rejas' investigation. As Rejas delves deeper into the case, the terrorists escalate their activities, heightening the urgency of his mission. Concurrently, Rejas, a single father, finds solace and a budding romance with Yolanda, his daughter's dance instructor, played by Laura Morante.
Credits
Direction John Malkovich
Cast Javier Bardem · Laura Morante · Juan Diego Botto · Elvira Mínguez · Abel Folk · Xabier Elorriaga · Natalia Dicenta · Alexandra Lencastre · Oliver Cotton · Luis Miguel Cintra · Javier Manrique · Yohana Cobo · John Malkovich
Soundtrack Alberto Iglesias
Screenplay Nicholas Shakespeare
Cinematography José Luis Alcaine
Technical sheet
Title The Dancer Upstairs
Original title Pasos de baile (The Dancer Upstairs)
Year 2002
Type Movie
Length 124 min.
Country Spain
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