The Endless Trench Apr 2026

The film was highly acclaimed, winning several honors at the 34th Goya Awards , including Best Actress for Belén Cuesta.

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 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 was highly acclaimed, winning several honors

(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 It is based on the real-life phenomenon of

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.

Directed by Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño, and Jose Mari Goenaga, the movie is noted for its technical perfection, using darkness and a "shaky-cam" style in specific sequences to heighten the viewer's emotional connection to the protagonist's restricted world.

Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño, and Jose Mari Goenaga. Main Cast: Antonio de la Torre as Higinio. Belén Cuesta as Rosa.