Archive · 28 Jul 2025
'Below Zero' Director to Film Thriller on Spanish Race Riots
A new movie called 'Elegido' is being made by Lluís Quílez, the director of 'Below Zero'.
It's based on real events, the El Ejido race riots, that happened in Spain in 2000.
The story is about a man named Mishal, who is wrongly accused of a crime, and it will show how prejudice and racism can lead to unfair treatment.
The movie will also explore important social issues, reminding us of events that continue to affect the society and culture.
Lluís Quílez will direct 'Elegido', a thriller based on the El Ejido race riots.
The film follows Mishal, a 40-year-old Arab migrant.
Mishal is mistaken for a killer and subjected to a public lynching.
The El Ejido riots in 2000 were triggered by the death of a Spanish woman.
'Elegido' will explore themes of scapegoating, immigration, and racism.
- Who
- Lluís Quílez will direct a film about Mishal, an Arab migrant.
- What
- Lluís Quílez will direct 'Elegido', inspired by the El Ejido race riots.
- When
- The El Ejido riots occurred in 2000. The film will shoot in 2026.
- Where
- The film is set in El Ejido, Spain.
- Why
- The film explores themes of scapegoating, prejudice, and immigration.
Focus on Mishal's Situation
Focus on the Mob Violence
Focus of the movie
Focus on Mishal's Situation
The unjust accusation of Mishal.
Focus on the Mob Violence
The actions of those who lynched Mishal.
- Director
- Lluís Quílez
- Film Title
- Elegido
- Inspired by
- El Ejido race riots
- Production Company
- AF production company
- Main Character
- Mishal
- Shooting Year
- 2026