Arritmia (2007)

Director:

Vicente Peñarrocha

Writers:

Philip Palmer (writer)
Vicente Peñarrocha (writer)

Release Date:

23 November 2007 (Spain)

Genre:

Drama | Fantasy | Mystery

Tagline:

Heaven and hell are the same place

Plot:

After a violent storm, Ali awakens on a deserted beach, sick and disoriented. They'll be looking for him and he must keep moving...

Plot Keywords:

Interrogation | Cuba | Muslim | Torture | Terrorism

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Nicolás Belmonte	...	Interrogator
Mohamed Chafik	...	Translator
Ako Chavarri	...	Doctor
Ismael de Diego	...	Ivan
Said El Mouden	...	Smail
Rupert Evans	...	Ali / Jeb
Carolina Chico Hernandez	...	Dancer
Derek Jacobi	...	Guido / Commander
Marta Bataller Leiva	...	Dancer
Javier Manrique	...	Manuela's Brother
Saul Vega Mendoza	...	Dancer
Alberto Pineda Mier	...	Dancer
Sean Myers	...	Philips
Yanulka O'Farril	...	Rosa
Raquel Lopez Ogando	...	Dancer
Edward Olive	...	Analista de Intelegencia
Erica Prior	...	Interrogator
Ramiroquai	...	Musician
Beatriz Silva Rodriguez	...	Dancer
Ener Diaz Rosa	...	Dancer
Sandra Cardozo Santana	...	Dancer
Miguel Such	...	Guard
Natalia Verbeke	...	Manuela
Marbelys Zamora	...	Chango Dancer Girl

Also Known As:

Guantanamero (USA)

MPAA:

Rated R for violent images and some strong sexuality.

Runtime:

UK:89 min

Country:

UK | Spain

Language:

Spanish | Arabic | English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R | Japan:R-15

Filming Locations:

Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Company:

Arritmia Ltd.

Quotes:

The Commander: Now, look Matthews. We are here to do a job. You just concentrate on doing yours.
Jeb: My job? Sir, I still don't understand what we're doing here...

Soundtrack:

Shelter

A film with Heart

Guantanamero (Arritmia) is an independent foreign film that opens the eyes of the viewer to the true human psychological damage that has been carried out in Guantanamo Bay, not just for the prisoners, but for the interrogators as well.

This film has the most heart of any film I have seen in the past year. It has a purpose, even if that purpose is completely raw. It does not, however, lack in the entertainment department. The cultural impacts on the story, the cinematography, the music, the random dance numbers... are amazing.

Once again, I must stress not only is this a foreign flick, it is also independent. Take it for what it is, not what it could be.

A common complaint that many have with this film is the ending. People do not understand it, which is why it suffers an incredibly low score. Without giving away the movie, all I can say is put yourself in the shoes of this man, and the manipulation of the psyche through the hardships that were faced and the decisions that were made. People say that the first and second acts of the film were thought provoking, but with an understanding of the third act, Guantanamero was beautifully tied together.

I highly suggest everyone with a mature mind to see this.