

The Spy Within
Mudar la piel
Synopsis
Juan is a mediator that struggled for peace between the ETA and the Spanish government. Roberto is the agent of the secret service who infiltrated his life for years. The Spy Within follows the story of the director’s father Juan and the man, Roberto, who spied on him — their friendship remained despite the betrayal. It also chronicles the filmmakers’ relationship with Roberto and their struggle to understand who he really is.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Ana Schulz, Cristóbal Fernández
- Screenplay & Story
- Ana Schulz
- Original Title
- Mudar la piel
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Labyrint Films, Señor y Señora
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ana Schulz, Cristóbal Fernández
Ana Schulz
Department Leadership Roster
Ana Schulz
Director
Ana Schulz
Writer
Cristóbal Fernández
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spy Within
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What is The Spy Within about?
Juan is a mediator that struggled for peace between the ETA and the Spanish government. Roberto is the agent of the secret service who infiltrated his life for years. The Spy Within follows the story of the director’s father Juan and the man, Roberto, who spied on him — their friendship remained despite the betrayal. It also chronicles the filmmakers’ relationship with Roberto and their struggle to understand who he really is.
Who directed The Spy Within?
The Spy Within was directed by Ana Schulz, Cristóbal Fernández.
Who stars in The Spy Within?
The principal cast of The Spy Within includes Juan Gutiérrez, Mingo Ràfols, Frauke Schulz.
When was The Spy Within released and how long is it?
The Spy Within was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
