Painless (2012)
Pain is their medicine
While searching for a solution to his serious health condition, David, a renowned neurosurgeon, discovers a sinister secret hidden in the past.
Director: Juan Carlos Medina
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: October 10, 2012
Cast
- Àlex Brendemühl - David
- Tómas Lemarquis - Berkano
- Ilias Stothart - Child Benigno
- Mot Stothart - Young Benigno
- Derek de Lint - Professor Holzmann
- Ramon Fontserè - Dr. Carcedo
- Sílvia Bel - Judith
- Bea Segura - Magdalena
- Liah O'Prey - Young Inés
- Bruna Montoto - Child Inés
Screenplay
- Luiso Berdejo (Screenplay)
- Juan Carlos Medina (Screenplay)
- Juan Carlos Medina (Screenstory)
Music: Johan Söderqvist
Cinematography: Alejandro Martínez
Editing: Pedro Ribeiro
Production: Fado Filmes, Tobina Film, Les Films d'Antoine, A Contracorriente Films, Roxbury Pictures, Canal+, Backup Media, TV3, TVE, Ciné+
Country: France, Portugal, Spain
Language: Català, English, Deutsch, Español
Original Language: ca
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
spanish civil war (1936-39), franco regime (francoism), terminal illness, family secrets, neurosurgeon, spanish second republic (1931-39), political repression, state crimes, children hospital, human experiment, father son relationship, mother son relationship, post spanish civil war, canfrac, spain
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Painless about?
- While searching for a solution to his serious health condition, David, a renowned neurosurgeon, discovers a sinister secret hidden in the past.
- Who directed Painless?
- Painless was directed by Juan Carlos Medina.
- Who stars in Painless?
- Painless stars Àlex Brendemühl, Tómas Lemarquis, Ilias Stothart, Mot Stothart, Derek de Lint, Ramon Fontserè.
- How long is Painless?
- Painless has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Painless?
- Painless is a Drama, Horror, Thriller film.
- Where was Painless produced?
- Painless was produced in France, Portugal, Spain.
- What are the themes of Painless?
- The themes of Painless include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.