Spain / Mar 16, 2025 / Málaga Film Festival
1h 45min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
An intense suspense thriller with an attractive blend of crime and mystery set in the unique historical backdrop of the Atapuerca paleontological site, home of the oldest human remains outside of Africa.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Pablo Rivero | Juan |
| Juan Manuel Cifuentes | Carlos Béjar |
| Andoni García Rubio | Gabriel |
| María Marnez | Eva |
| Kandido Uranga | Aurelio |
| Elisabet Gelabert | Julia |
| Mariel Martinez | Paloma |
| Kevin Brand | Lars |
| Zoe Munera | Elena |
| Carlos Manuel Díaz | Vázquez de Mella |
| Alfredo Villa | Agente Ortega |
| Alfredo Villa | Oficial Ortega |
| Coque Serrano | Abogado Galder |
| Juan Cruz Sesma | Jefe Científica |
| Victoria dal Vera | Doctora Urgencias |
| Joli Pascualena | Doctora Fertilidad |
| Aitor Calderón | Chico 2 |
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| Aitor Calderón | Chico 3 |
| Isabel Miñón Miguel | Locutora TV |
| Susana Sarmiento | Profesora |
| Carla Selles Ceza | Niña Homínida |
| José María Casillas Barral | Jefe Homínido |
| Francesc Gasco Lluna | Hombre Homínido |
| Marilen García | Secretaria |
| Estefanía Martínez | 17 |
Genres
CrimeMysteryThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | La huella del mal |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Español |
| Production countries | Spain, Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | La Charito Films, Nadcon Film, 2DF Enterprises, RTVE, Crea SGR, Junta de Castilla y León |
| Release date | 4 aprile 2025 |
| Executive producer | Coque Serrano, Diego Rodriguez |
| Production | Coque Serrano, Javier Aguayo, Diego Rodriguez, Peter Nadermann, Adela Oriol |
| Writer | Manuel Ríos San Martín, Victoria dal Vera |
| Casting | Carmen Utrilla |
| Editing | Juan Carlos Arroyo |
| Cinematography | Ángel Iguacel, Tito Carlón, Paco Sánchez |
| Assistant directors | Aitor Basterretxea, Manuel Ríos San Martín |
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| Lighting | David Melero |
| Camera operators | Tito Carlón, Ángel Iguacel, Paco Sánchez |
| Additional photography | Ángel Iguacel, Tito Carlón, Paco Sánchez |
| Production design | Juana Mula, Carlos Iribarren, Daniela Escáriz |
| Art direction | Carlos Iribarren, Juana Mula, Daniela Escáriz |
| Set decoration | Juana Mula, Carlos Iribarren, Daniela Escáriz |
| Visual effects | Víctor Ramos Saavedra |
| Stunts | Estefanía Martínez, Marta Terry, Pedro Arnelas, Jon Pérez, Manuel Carpintero, Tomeu Pont, Guillermo Marín, Alberto Peromingo, Javier Tornador |
| Music | Pepe Herrero, Amín Alí Gago, Fernando Novillo, Alice Wonder |
| Sound | Pepe Herrero, Amín Alí Gago, Fernando Novillo, Alice Wonder |
| Costume design | Santiago Tello Pino, Amparo Sánchez, Ane Martínez |
| Makeup | Amparo Sánchez, Ane Martínez, Santiago Tello Pino |
| Hairstyling | Ane Martínez, Amparo Sánchez, Santiago Tello Pino |
| Revenue | 362.258 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Spain / Apr 04, 2025 / 16
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