Netflix’s A Widow’s Game is a twist-filled Spanish thriller that is strange mix of emotional manipulation, murder, and police investigation, wrapped in a tightly wound psychological drama. Directed by Belén Macías and starring Maribel Verdú as the cunning and cold-hearted Maje, alongside Tamar Novas as Salva and Verónica Echegui as the relentless detective Eva, the film dives into a complex web of lies. As Eva races to uncover the truth behind Arturo’s death, she also uncovers a chilling portrait of a woman who uses love as a weapon and deceit as survival.
If you found yourself drawn to A Widow’s Game for the twisted narrative and even twistier and morally gray characters, then this list of movies like A Widow’s Game will definitely appeal to you.
1. Anatomy of a Fall (2023)
Anatomy of a Fall centers on Sandra Voyter, a German writer living in the French Alps with her husband,...
If you found yourself drawn to A Widow’s Game for the twisted narrative and even twistier and morally gray characters, then this list of movies like A Widow’s Game will definitely appeal to you.
1. Anatomy of a Fall (2023)
Anatomy of a Fall centers on Sandra Voyter, a German writer living in the French Alps with her husband,...
- 6/3/2025
- by Deepshikha Deb
- High on Films
Mexican multi-hyphenate Eugenio Derbez, best known for his comedic performances in such hits as “Instructions Not Included,” “How to Be a Latin Lover” and “Overboard,” is taking on his first dramatic lead role in a series, Prime Video’s “El Juicio.”
He joins “Money Heist’s” Pedro Alonso, Karla Gaytán (“ El amor invincible”) and Iker Sánchez Solano (“Bardo”) in the eight-part series inspired by a real-life crime case. “El Juicio,” which means “The Trial” in English, follows a teenager and her father in their struggle for justice after she is sexually assaulted by the scion of a successful businessman. Not only will the father and daughter have to navigate a failed judicial system, but they must also contend with a wealthy adversary bent on using all his power to protect his son.
Derbez’s first lead dramatic role in a film was in Sundance audience award-winner “Radical,” about a teacher...
He joins “Money Heist’s” Pedro Alonso, Karla Gaytán (“ El amor invincible”) and Iker Sánchez Solano (“Bardo”) in the eight-part series inspired by a real-life crime case. “El Juicio,” which means “The Trial” in English, follows a teenager and her father in their struggle for justice after she is sexually assaulted by the scion of a successful businessman. Not only will the father and daughter have to navigate a failed judicial system, but they must also contend with a wealthy adversary bent on using all his power to protect his son.
Derbez’s first lead dramatic role in a film was in Sundance audience award-winner “Radical,” about a teacher...
- 7/22/2024
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Miami– Gaumont USA, producer of “Narcos,” is powering up new series from both Oscar-winning “Birdman” co-writer Armando Bó and also Spain’s Manuel Martin Cuenca, director of Toronto winner “The Motive,” as well as multiple other talents. It is also readying it first movie slate.
Gaumont USA already co-produced the Bó showrun Amazon Original “El Presidente,” with Pablo and Juan de Dios Larraín’s Fabula and Argentine powerhouse Kapow, both partners on “La Jauría.”
News of new series projects comes as Gaumont USA is advancing on Lucía Puenzo’s near future android family saga “Futuro Desierto” (“Desolate Future”), part of a 2020 multi-project development pact with the Argentine writer-director.
Gaumont USA is currently developing titles with Jimena Montemayor (“Wind Traces”), Pedro Amorim (“The Dognapper”), Sebastian and Emiliano Zurita (“How to Survive Being Single”), Katina Medina Mora, Belen Macias (“Verano en Rojo”), among other top-level filmmakers. Other projects are from screenwriters Ruth García...
Gaumont USA already co-produced the Bó showrun Amazon Original “El Presidente,” with Pablo and Juan de Dios Larraín’s Fabula and Argentine powerhouse Kapow, both partners on “La Jauría.”
News of new series projects comes as Gaumont USA is advancing on Lucía Puenzo’s near future android family saga “Futuro Desierto” (“Desolate Future”), part of a 2020 multi-project development pact with the Argentine writer-director.
Gaumont USA is currently developing titles with Jimena Montemayor (“Wind Traces”), Pedro Amorim (“The Dognapper”), Sebastian and Emiliano Zurita (“How to Survive Being Single”), Katina Medina Mora, Belen Macias (“Verano en Rojo”), among other top-level filmmakers. Other projects are from screenwriters Ruth García...
- 1/24/2024
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Torino Glbt Film Festival 2009: Feature Lineup Feature Films In Competition Rückenwind (Light Gradient) by Jan Krüger (Germany, 2009) friday 24 april, 18.30 – saturday 25 april, 14.30 El patio de mi cárcel (My Prison Yard) by Belén Macías (Spain, 2008) friday 24 april, 22.45 – saturday 25 april, 11.30 Gu huo (Fire in Silence) by Shen Weiwei (China, 2008) saturday 25 april, 18 – sunday 26 april, 14.15 Leonera (Lion’s Den) by Pablo Trapero (Argentina/South Korea/Brazil, 2008) saturday 25 april, 20 – monday 27 april, 11 Selda (The Inmate) by Ellen Ramos, Paolo Villaluna (Philippines, 2008) saturday 25 april, 22.15 – sunday 26 april, 11 A Festa da Menina Morta (The Dead Girl’s Feast) by Matheus Nachtergaele (Brazil, 2008) sunday 26 april, 18.15 – monday 27 april, 15.45 Serbis (Service) by Brillante [...]...
- 4/24/2009
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Almodovar to co-produce 'El Patio'
MADRID -- Pedro Almodovar's production label El Deseo said Monday that it will co-produce Belen Macias' feature debut El Patio de mi Carcel with Warner Bros. Entertainment Spain.
The 3 million ($4.3 million) production will start shooting Monday for eight weeks in Madrid and the Guadalajara Prison. Warner Bros. will handle distribution for the film in Spain, with Pathe taking on international sales duties.
Starring Candela Pena (Princesses) and Veronica Echegui (Yo Soy La Juani), Macias' debut focuses on women's lives behind bars and the prison guard who gives them hope.
Macias' 2000 short film The Puzzle reaped accolades abroad and earned a nomination for the Spanish film academy's Goya Award.
The 3 million ($4.3 million) production will start shooting Monday for eight weeks in Madrid and the Guadalajara Prison. Warner Bros. will handle distribution for the film in Spain, with Pathe taking on international sales duties.
Starring Candela Pena (Princesses) and Veronica Echegui (Yo Soy La Juani), Macias' debut focuses on women's lives behind bars and the prison guard who gives them hope.
Macias' 2000 short film The Puzzle reaped accolades abroad and earned a nomination for the Spanish film academy's Goya Award.
- 10/2/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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