The Candidate (2018)
9/10
Timely film looks at political corruption in Spain through the eyes of the accused
6 March 2019
On a weekly basis a new exposé hits the headlines of Spanish paper, detailing the political corruption of members of the dominant party, the PP. This film tells the story of what corruption looks like from within the ranks. Connecting the structural and habitual conditions that allow a corrupt government to plainly blame a single individual.

We follow the story of governmental functionary as he tries to clear his name of the scandal that has been allocated to him.

Wonderful script, amazing editing. Seamless acting and exquisite steadycam use *(maybe over use?). It's a classic chase film, only seen from the backseat while the driver obscures the car up ahead.
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