Dancer Upstairs (2002)
Release Year: 2002
Nation: Spain, United States of America
Alternative Title: The Dancer Upstairs, Sendero de sangre, Guerrilha Sem Face, La danse de l'oubli, Der Obrist und die Tänzerin, Pasos de baile, O horeftis tou epano orofou, Táncos a házban, Danza di sangue, Tancerz, Em Clandestinidade, Танцующая наверху, Yukaridaki Dansçi
Director: John Malkovich
Writer: Nicholas Shakespeare
Summary
Dancer Upstairs (2002), directed by John Malkovich, is a drama-thriller set in an unnamed Latin American country during political unrest. The film revolves around Detective Agustin Rejas, who struggles to maintain his sense of self-respect and familial joy amidst the brutal revolution led by Ezequiel. While the narrative primarily focuses on Rejas' pursuit of justice and his complex relationship with Yolanda, it also explores themes of love, corruption, and the elusive nature of truth in troubled societies.