The Spanish film “The Widow’s Game” (A Widow’s Game,) directed by Carlos Sedes, has launched just a few days ago, but has already climbed the first place in the top of the preferences and in Romania. This production is inspired by a real story.
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The film tells the real story of the murder of Antionio Navarro Cerdán. The crime case took place in Valencia in 2017, after which his wife, the assistant María Jesús Moreno, was sentenced to prison. Police officers established that the man died after being stabbed several times with a knife, and his wife was the first suspect.
Also known as Maje, she had secret relationships behind her.
Later, it was found that Maje joined her forces to commit the crime with a caretaker at her hospital, Salvador Rodrigo Lapiedra, with whom she had an adventure, writes Dailymail.
Those who saw the movie shared their positive thoughts about the movie.
“The general story of the film is about manipulation in love. I intrigued me from the beginning to the end, I was absorbed”says a filmmaker.
“First of all, the case is sad and at the same time makes you think about how cruel a woman can be. Second, the distribution is gorgeous. Lastly, the decorations and production are beautiful. Quite close to reality,” added another.
“About 95% of the film happened. The scenarios are also real. The film offers a powerful thriller with real crimes that captivate you as we find out about the brutality of events and the basic story of their two main authors.” support another filmmaker.
“A captivating thriller about real crimes”added another.
Real images in this case are used in the game of a widow.
“What seemed initially a classic passionate crime quickly turns into a case full of well-hidden situation and lies. This intense thriller, directed with skill, explores the fine border between love and betrayal. Available on Netflix on May 30, 2025, the film carries you in a tense investigation in which every detail does not matter.”says Netflix Romania.
“A Widow’s Game” has Ivana Baquero in distribution in the role of Maje, Tristran Ulloa in the role of Salva Rodrigo, Carmen Machi in the role of Eve, Joel Sánchez in the role of Daniel and Álex Gadea in the role of Antonio. They are joined by Pablo Molinero, Pepe Ocio, Ramón Ródenas, Amparo Fernández and Miquel Mars.
