Maixabel
Synopsis
In the year 2000, Maixabel Lasa’s husband, Juan Maria Jauregi, was killed by ETA. Eleven years later, she receives an incredible request: one of the men who killed Juan wants to meet with her in the Nanclares de la Oca prison in Araba (Spain), where he is serving his sentence after breaking ties with the terrorist group. Despite her reservations and her immense pain, Maixabel Lasa agrees to meet face to face with those who ended the life of the person who had been her companion since she was 16 years old. ‘Everyone deserves a second chance’, she said, when asked why she was willing to confront the man who killed her husband.
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MAIXABEL (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-09
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Blanca Portillo
Maixabel Lasa
Luis Tosar
Ibon Etxezarreta
Urko Olazábal
Luis Carrasco
María Cerezuela
María Jáuregui
Tamara Canosa
Esther
María Jesús Hoyos
Madre de Ibon
Arantxa Aranguren
Carmen
Bruno Sevilla
Luichi (Marido María)
Josu Ormaetxe
Juan Mari Jáuregui
Martxelo Rubio
Amigo Maixabel
Patxo Tellería
Director Cárcel
Jone Laspiur
Amiga de María
Paule Barcenilla
Amiga de María
Itxaso Gil
Amiga de María
José María Asín
Vecino
David Blanka
Funcionario Nanclares
Miguel Garcés
Prisonnier
Mikel Bustamante
Etarra Comando
Release History & Theatrical Window
Spanish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Icíar Bollaín
- Screenplay & Story
- Isa Campo, Icíar Bollaín
- Original Score
- Alberto Iglesias
- Original Title
- Maixabel
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Basque, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Kowalski Films, Feelgood Media, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Icíar Bollaín
Isa Campo, Icíar Bollaín
Alberto Iglesias
Javier Agirre Erauso
Nacho Ruiz Capillas
Juan Moreno, Guillermo Sempere, Koldo Zuazua
Department Leadership Roster
Icíar Bollaín
Director
Isa Campo
Writer
Icíar Bollaín
Writer
Juan Moreno
Producer
Guillermo Sempere
Producer
Koldo Zuazua
Producer
Clara Bilbao
Costume Design
Nacho Ruiz Capillas
Editor
Javier Agirre Erauso
Director of Photography
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maixabel
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What is Maixabel about?
In the year 2000, Maixabel Lasa’s husband, Juan Maria Jauregi, was killed by ETA. Eleven years later, she receives an incredible request: one of the men who killed Juan wants to meet with her in the Nanclares de la Oca prison in Araba (Spain), where he is serving his sentence after breaking ties with the terrorist group. Despite her reservations and her immense pain, Maixabel Lasa agrees to meet face to face with those who ended the life of the person who had been her companion since she was 16 years old. ‘Everyone deserves a second chance’, she said, when asked why she was willing to confront the man who killed her husband.
Who directed Maixabel?
Maixabel was directed by Icíar Bollaín.
Who stars in Maixabel?
The principal cast of Maixabel includes Blanca Portillo, Luis Tosar, Urko Olazábal, María Cerezuela, Tamara Canosa.
When was Maixabel released and how long is it?
Maixabel was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Maixabel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maixabel was composed by Alberto Iglesias.