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The Hole in the Fence

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2021 | 102 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Fabelmans or Thirteen, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

As every year, the Los Pinos school, a prestigious school of the confessional type, sends its students on retreat to the countryside. Under the watchful eye of teachers and priests, the children are led on the path of their physical and moral development. Through the gaze of several middle and upper class teenagers, the film shows how their upbringing affects the future of society itself.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 2 Venice awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joaquín del Paso

  • Valeria LammJordi
  • Lucciano KurtiJoaquín
  • Jacek PoniedziałekProfesor Sztuhr
  • Yubah OrtegaEduardo
  • Santiago Barajas HamueDiego
  • Eric David WalkerDiego Peña
  • Enrique LascurainProfesor Monteros
  • Diego LozanoJosue
  • Carlos MorettEl Rata
  • Shota YamadaShota