The hit of the recent Spanish Film Festival was The Realm and it’s easy to see why. I love a good drama / thriller and this one is sophisticated and enthralling. This 2018 film directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen tells the story of a politician and his extravagant lifestyle which is financed by bribes and kickbacks. This puts his whole party in jeopardy. After a leaked tape exposes Manuel’s underhand dealings to the public eye, he meets the cruel underbelly of his own system. From here this event reveals to him the realm of of those even guiltier and more cold-blooded than he is and he becomes a whistleblower.
The film stars the brilliant Antonio de la Torre, as Manuel , a cocky and smug politician with a motormouth. This movie is one of the year’s best thrillers. It leaves you tense as the final act unfolds. A fine ensemble cast including the beautiful Barbara Lennie, Josep Maria Pou and Nacho Fresneda round out this modern day tale full of suspense, corruption and the behind – the scenes world of politics. Winner in the Goya Awards 2019, Feroz Awards 2019 and Cinema Writers Circle Awards 2019 , The Realm is a must see for fans of intrigue and suspense. A timely film for those of us here in Australia who’ve just experienced the rigours of a surprising election. The Realm is playing in cinemas Australia wide.
Michelle Beesley is a Brisbane born and bred former primary school teacher. A wife, proud grandma and mother of three grown sons, Michelle is thrilled to have recently published her debut contemporary romance novel, It Happened in Paris, with Serenade Publishing. Her novella – Escape to D’ Amour was published in 2019. Michelle’s work can be found in the anthologies – Destination Romance and Short & Sweet. When not reading or writing Michelle can be found at a coffee shop chatting with friends, front row at a fashion show, or beside a rugby union field cheering on her favourite teams.
Michelle is a reluctant traveller, Francophile, keen walker and avid yoga enthusiast plus a book, film and theatre lover who loves everything pink and sparkly (including champagne). You can find Michelle on instagram @michellebeesley_writer and her website: michellebeesley.com.
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