Alberto Rodríguez's 'Unit 7': A Crime Thriller Set in 1990s Seville

Alberto Rodríguez's 2012 film "Unit 7" is a crime thriller set in Seville during the late 1980s, as the city prepared for the 1992 Universal Exposition. To project an image of modernity and security, the administration created Unit 7, an elite narcotics police squad tasked with cleaning up the streets at any cost. The film is based on true events and focuses on character development, exploring themes of truth, lies, honesty, and corruption. Rodríguez co-wrote the screenplay with Rafael Cobos, with whom he had previously collaborated on "La isla mínima" (2014), "After", and "7 Virgins". The film balances action and introspection, enhanced by music and cinematography that shift between Seville's streets, police headquarters, and domestic settings. "Unit 7" is noted for its social and political consciousness, capturing the excitement and ferment of an era. The article was published in Artribune Magazine #34.