"Cell 211" is a Spanish prison drama about a new guard who, hile on an orientation visit, finds himself trapped during a prison riot. To protect himself, he must convince the other prisoners that he is an inmate, while desperately searching for a way to escape and get back to his pregnant wife.
The film was a taut thriller, with a strong ensemble cast and direction that brought you right into the middle of the chaos.
It strikes me that this is the kind of story that would appeal to a Hollywood studio as a remake for the North American audience, with an American A-list cast. Aside from a sub-plot involving a trio of convicted ETA terrorists, the story could easily be transplanted to another location. Note that this would not be my preference -- the film is strong enough to stand on its own and deserves the opportunity to find a wider audience.
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