The film is widely accessible to international audiences through Netflix. Cast & Crew
Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño, and Jose Mari Goenaga. Main Cast: Antonio de la Torre as Higinio. Belén Cuesta as Rosa.
It is based on the real-life phenomenon of "moles" ( topos ) in post-Civil War Spain, who lived in secret due to the "White Terror" and political repression. Critical Reception & Awards
The film was highly acclaimed, winning several honors at the 34th Goya Awards , including Best Actress for Belén Cuesta.
The film focuses on the claustrophobia of living in a "closet," the constant fear of discovery, and the immense strain on the relationship between Higinio and his wife, Rosa, who sacrifices her life to protect him.
(Spanish: La trinchera infinita ) is a 2019 historical drama film that explores the harrowing psychological and physical reality of a "mole"—a dissident who hid in their own home for decades to escape persecution during and after the Spanish Civil War. Film Overview
The story follows Higinio, a village councilor in 1936 who, fearing execution by Franco’s fascist forces, hides behind a false wall in his home. What begins as a temporary measure turns into a 33-year incarceration , ending only when an official amnesty is declared in 1969.
The film is widely accessible to international audiences through Netflix. Cast & Crew
Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño, and Jose Mari Goenaga. Main Cast: Antonio de la Torre as Higinio. Belén Cuesta as Rosa. The Endless Trench
It is based on the real-life phenomenon of "moles" ( topos ) in post-Civil War Spain, who lived in secret due to the "White Terror" and political repression. Critical Reception & Awards The film is widely accessible to international audiences
The film was highly acclaimed, winning several honors at the 34th Goya Awards , including Best Actress for Belén Cuesta. Belén Cuesta as Rosa
The film focuses on the claustrophobia of living in a "closet," the constant fear of discovery, and the immense strain on the relationship between Higinio and his wife, Rosa, who sacrifices her life to protect him.
(Spanish: La trinchera infinita ) is a 2019 historical drama film that explores the harrowing psychological and physical reality of a "mole"—a dissident who hid in their own home for decades to escape persecution during and after the Spanish Civil War. Film Overview
The story follows Higinio, a village councilor in 1936 who, fearing execution by Franco’s fascist forces, hides behind a false wall in his home. What begins as a temporary measure turns into a 33-year incarceration , ending only when an official amnesty is declared in 1969.