True crime thriller The Secret of Doctor Grinberg premieres at Málaga Film Festival to a wave of positive film reviews.

Audience and critics alike were wowed by Ida Cuéllar’s feature debut produced by Polar Star Films and Primo

Comparisons to the X-Files abound and with several affirmations that ‘true life is stranger than fiction’ has put The Secret of Doctor Grinberg firmly in the true-crime and thriller category.

The craftmanship of the film and the time spent developing the story also shone through, with critics citing the “driving script”, “meticulous editing”, “moody cinematography” and “sumptuous images”. Here are a few of the best quotes and links to the reviews:

“A driving script, meticulous editing and breathtaking drama make Ida Cuéllar’s ‘The Secret of Dr. Grinberg’ one of the best thrillers on the world’s billboard this year.”
Carlos Loureda, Fotogramas

“A curious suspense that leaves no respite for the viewer, where the different twists more characteristic of an episode of the X Files.”
Julio Vallejo, Cine en serio

“One of the most-tense real thrillers of the year; with its excellent script and prize-winning editing, the story of Jacobo Grinberg surpasses any fiction film with similar notions.”
Borja García, La FM

“Cuéllar’s presentation is immaculate, with the moody cinematography in the reconstructions aptly capturing the murky nature of the story.”
George Lewis, Clapper

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