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The new Spanish movie Nowhere is currently trending at No. 2 in Netflix’s “Top 10 Movies in the U.S.” list, meaning quite a few American viewers are getting drawn in by this dystopian thriller from Spain.
Directed by Alberto Pinto, and starring Spanish actress Anna Castillo, Nowhere follows the journey of a pregnant woman named Mia (Castillo) and her partner Nico (Tamar Novas), who have decided to flee the dystopian, totalitarian version of Spain. They attempt to escape on a cargo ship but are separated.
The entire thing is a pretty blatant parallel to the current migrant crisis in Europe. But is Nowhere actually based on a true story?
Is Nowhere based on a true story?
No, the movie Nowhere is not based on a true story. It is a work of fiction, which means it was made up. The screenplay was co-written by five writers—Ernest Riera, Miguel Ruz, Indiana Lista, Seanne Winslow, and Teresa Rosendoy—who adapted it from a story written by Lista. That said, while Lista did not base the story on any real person or event, she may have drawn inspiration from researching the real-life experiences of immigrants attempting to cross the border, according to The Cinemaholic. (Take that with a grain of salt, however. The Cinemaholic cites an interview with director Albet Pinto, but does not link to the interview or source who conducted the interview.)
That said, the world of Nowhere is obviously not real, given that Spain is in the middle of a fictional war, and a totalitarian regime has taken over the country. It’s a made-up, dystopian story likely inspired by the real-life horrors being inflicted on real-life migrants who are seeking refuge in Europe right now. Makes you think!
