2016 film
The Fury of a Patient Man () is a 2016 Spanish thriller film directed by Raúl Arévalo, which stars Antonio de la Torre, Luis Callejo, and Ruth Díaz.
The film won four Goya Awards, namely Best Film, Best New Director, Best Supporting Actor (Manolo Solo), and Best Original Screenplay.
Plot.
The film is set in Madrid in August 2007. Curro is imprisoned after taking part in the robbery of a jewellery store. Eight years later, he leaves prison with the intention of beginning a new life, together with his girlfriend Ana and his son, but he encounters an unexpected situation and a stranger, José, who will take him to an unknown course, close to vengeance.
Production.
The film was produced by La Canica Films and Agosto AIE in association with Film Factory and Palomar, with the participation of RTVE and Movistar+ and the collaboration of ICAA and Crea SGR.
Release.
The film made its debut in the Horizons section at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival. It was also screened in the Discovery section at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. Distributed by Entertainment One Films Spain, it was theatrically released in Spain on 9 September 2016.
Critical reception.
Jessica Kiang of "Variety" deemed the film to be "a taut little story of devolving nastiness, uncompromising in its relentless, western-influenced linearity", yet also with an element of surprise.
Jonathan Holland of "The Hollywood Reporter" deemed the film to be "broodingly intense revenge thriller that reflects the fine, broodingly intense performance driving it relentlessly forward".
Awards and nominations.
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Remake.
In July 2017, Studio 8 acquired the rights to remake the film, with Albert Hughes set to direct and The Picture Company will co-produce the remake.
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