Thesis

1996 · 125 min · ES · 7.5 (995 votes)

Dir. Alejandro Amenábar · Starring Ana Torrent, Fele Martínez, Eduardo Noriega, Xabier Elorriaga, Miguel Picazo, Nieves Herranz · Music Alejandro Amenábar

“My name is Ángela. They're going to kill me.”

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While working on a thesis about audiovisual violence, film student Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured until death. Soon she discovers that she was a former student in her university, and that the authors of the video are not very far either.

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This is a dread-soaked, unsettling academic thriller that ratchets up the tension with a propulsive pace. It delves into themes of voyeurism and the disturbing nature of media violence. Expect a gritty, neo-noir atmosphere perfect for a late-night solo watch, leaving you deeply unnerved.

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