badelf
8/10This is a fantastic film based on true events. Really touching. Too bad the world isn't populated by more people like Maixabel and Juan Maria.
Reviewed on October 4, 2022
Maixabel(2021)
7.0(141)1h 55m2021-09-24
Drama
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.
Maixabel (2021) is a drama film directed by Icíar Bollaín, released on September 24, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Blanca Portillo, Luis Tosar, Urko Olazábal and María Cerezuela. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 141 ratings.
- Director:
- Icíar Bollaín
- Writers:
- Isa Campo, Icíar Bollaín
- Producers:
- Koldo Zuazua, Juan Moreno, Guillermo Sempere
- Cinematographer:
- Javier Agirre Erauso
- Composer:
- Alberto Iglesias
- Production:
- Kowalski Films, Feelgood Media, TVE
- Status:
- Released
Maixabel (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Maixabel before you stream it.
Maixabel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Blanca Portillo
as Maixabel Lasa
Luis Tosar
as Ibon Etxezarreta
Urko Olazábal
as Luis Carrasco
María Cerezuela
as María Jáuregui
- Tamara Canosa
Tamara Canosa
as Esther
María Jesús Hoyos
as Madre de Ibon
- Arantxa Aranguren
Arantxa Aranguren
as Carmen
Bruno Sevilla
as Luichi (Marido María)
Josu Ormaetxe
as Juan Mari Jáuregui
- Martxelo Rubio
Martxelo Rubio
as Amigo Maixabel
- Patxo Tellería
Patxo Tellería
as Director Cárcel
Jone Laspiur
as Amiga de María
Key crew
Directed by Icíar Bollaín, written by Isa Campo and Icíar Bollaín, produced by Koldo Zuazua, Juan Moreno and Guillermo Sempere.
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Maixabel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 141 ratings.
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Maixabel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Maixabel online?
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Maixabel (2021) is available to stream on ViX Premium Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Maixabel?
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The main cast of Maixabel (2021) includes Blanca Portillo, Luis Tosar, Urko Olazábal, María Cerezuela and Tamara Canosa. The film was directed by Icíar Bollaín. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Maixabel released?
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Maixabel was released on September 24, 2021 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Maixabel worth watching?
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Maixabel (2021) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 141 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Maixabel?
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