The Realm (El Reino) is a 2018 Spanish political thriller film directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen and written by Sorogoyen and Isabel Peña. The film stars Antonio de la Torre as Manuel, the corrupt politician who is brought down by his own actions.
The movie follows Manuel as he navigates the murky waters of Spanish politics, using his position of power to enrich himself and his family. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is caught up in a scandal involving fraudulent government contracts.
Faced with the prospect of being exposed and going to jail, Manuel decides to turn on his colleagues and party members, making a deal with the prosecutors to provide them with evidence of corruption in exchange for leniency.
As Manuel becomes increasingly embroiled in the investigation, he finds himself in grave danger from both his former allies and the people he has betrayed. He must navigate a complex web of deceit and greed in order to save himself and his family from harm.
The Realm has been praised for its intense, suspenseful plot and its searing depiction of corruption in modern politics. It is a powerful commentary on the state of Spanish society and the dangers of unchecked political power.