Actresses Belén Cuesta and Diana Gómez analyze the intense emotional drama explored in their new film Cortafuego, a psychological thriller premiering February 20 on Netflix. The film—directed by David Victori and also starring Enric Auquer and Joaquín Furriel—centers on the desperate search for a missing girl in a burning forest and how the family reacts to uncertainty and pain.
Gómez explains that in extreme situations, such as the disappearance of a loved one, “it is easier to blame another than to think that you have done something wrong”, because many people do not know how to manage “not knowing” and look for a quick culprit. For his part, Cuesta, who plays the girl's mother, points out that the “horrible panic” caused by such a crisis can lead to judging others prematurely, as an attempt to alleviate the pain and uncertainty generated by not having answers.
The interpreters underline how fear and guilt can diminish listening capacity and foster prejudice, something that is reflected in the conflict with Auquer's character, a neighbor considered mysterious. Furriel, for his part, points out how fear can be a generator of “human errors”. The team has also highlighted the challenge of working with minors in a high-intensity shoot, where the aim is to balance dramatic tension with a safe and positive environment for the young actors.
Firewall presents a tale of suspense and extreme emotions in which a family faces not only the fury of a forest fire but also their own fears and the pressure of finding their lost daughter.