Los Condenados
Los Condenados

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Los Condenados

2009
Movie
94 min
Spanish

Two ex-guerrillas meet again 30 years later in an illegal excavation, where they will search for the body of a third companion who disappeared at the time. The tension and secrets hidden during that time will surface as you approach the unpredictable final solution, where not everything will be what it seemed.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Isabel CoixetGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A grieving father, radicalized by the disappearance of his daughter during the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile, embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth. His investigation puts him in direct conflict with powerful forces who seek to maintain the secrets of the past. He must navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue and personal vendetta, driven by a relentless pursuit of justice and closure.

Critical Reception

Los Condenados received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its intense atmosphere and Tim Robbins' performance. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven. Audiences were generally receptive to its thematic exploration of historical trauma and political repression.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performance and suspenseful tone.

  • Critiqued for occasional predictability in its narrative.

  • Lauded for its engagement with dark historical themes.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Chile, lending an authentic backdrop to its themes of political repression.

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