The Orphanage
2007
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Synopsis
A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend.
The Orphanage (2007) is a 1h 45min horror feature film by J. A. Bayona. A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Selected for Fantastic Fest (2007).
Key facts
Cast
Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep, Mabel Rivera, Montserrat Carulla, Andrés Gertrúdix, Edgar Vivar, Óscar Casas
Original language
Spanish
First release
May 20, 2007 (France)
Production companies
Rodar y Rodar, Telecinco Cinema, Television of Catalonia, Wild Bunch
Setting
Spain
Filming locations
Barcelona
Crew
Screenplay
Sergio G. Sánchez
Producer
Álvaro Augustín, Joaquín Padró, Mar Targarona
Cinematography
Óscar Faura
Editing
Elena Ruiz
Music
Fernando Velázquez
Special makeup effects
David Martí, Montse Ribé
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Titles
| Alternate title | L'Orphelinat | |
| Alternate title | The Orphanage |
Soundtracks
| CD | El Orfanato (Banda Sonora Original) - Fernando Velázquez (2007) | 2 releases, 2007: Rhino Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | France | May 20, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 11, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Canada | December 26, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | December 28, 2007 |
| Theatrical | Finland | December 28, 2007 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 28, 2007 |
| Theatrical | United States | January 11, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | January 18, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | January 25, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Germany | February 14, 2008 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | February 14, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Austria | February 15, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Russia | February 28, 2008 |
| Theatrical | France | March 5, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | March 7, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | March 13, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Norway | March 14, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | March 14, 2008 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | March 21, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 21, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | May 22, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Australia | May 29, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | May 30, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | June 19, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | July 25, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | November 13, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Italy | November 14, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Japan | December 20, 2008 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | April 24, 2020 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | May 20, 2020 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (Spanish) | ||
| Home video | France | September 30, 2008 |
| Home video | Sweden | November 26, 2008 |
| Home video | Netherlands | October 7, 2009 |
| Home video | Netherlands | October 29, 2009 |
Full credits
| Director | J. A. Bayona |
| Cast | Belén Rueda (Laura), Fernando Cayo (Carlos), Roger Príncep (Simón), Mabel Rivera (Pilar), Montserrat Carulla (Benigna), Andrés Gertrúdix (Enrique), Edgar Vivar (Balaban), Óscar Casas (Tomás), Geraldine Chaplin (Aurora), Carmen López (Alicia), Óscar Lara (Guillermo), Georgina Avellaneda (Rita), Carla Gordillo (Martín), Alejandro Camps (Víctor), Enric Arquimbau (Jefe Grupo Terapia), Blanca Martínez (Mujer Grupo Terapia), Isabel Friera (Antonia Cuidadora), Jordi Cardus (Niño Ciego), Pedro Morales (Padre 2) |
| Screenplay | Sergio G. Sánchez |
| Producer | Álvaro Augustín, Joaquín Padró, Mar Targarona |
| Executive producer | Guillermo del Toro |
| Cinematography | Óscar Faura |
| Editing | Elena Ruiz |
| Music | Fernando Velázquez |
| Special makeup effects | David Martí, Montse Ribé |
| Sound | Oriol Tarragó, Xavi Mas |
| Costumes | María Reyes |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
