# May God Save Us (2016)

> Two psychologically troubled Madrid detectives secretly hunt a methodical serial killer while a sweltering city prepares for a papal visit.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/261892

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Director: Rodrigo Sorogoyen
- Cast: Antonio de la Torre, Roberto Álamo, Javier Pereira, Luis Zahera, Raúl Prieto, María de Nati, María Ballesteros, José Luis García Pérez
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4944596/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: sweaty, suspenseful, oppressive, late night thriller viewing, crime movie marathon

## Synopsis

In the heart of Madrid, a city on the brink of a Papal visit, darkness lurks beneath the surface.

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