Before the Fall

A meteorite is about to collide with Earth and the planet is gripped by despair and chaos. The inhabitants of the little town of Laguna listen to the news in terror. Ale decides to spend his last days shut away, getting drunk and listening to his favorite music. But his plans change when he is forced to help his mother and protect his brother’s four children. Then an ambiguous, disturbing stranger appears.

Directed by F. Javier Gutiérrez, Before the Fall leans on a strong ensemble — Mariana Cordero, Eduard Fernández, Elvira de Armiñán — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2008.