Abisa a los compañeros
Abisa a los compañeros

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Abisa a los compañeros

1980
Movie
98 min
Spanish

Based on real events in Peru, 1963. A team of revolutionary foreigners planned and pulled a heist on the biggest bank in Peru. The loot helped fund the rural revolution in Concepción, Cusco.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Vojtěch JasnýGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In this drama, a group of individuals living in a remote community struggles with their past and present circumstances. As they navigate their personal lives and relationships, they confront moral dilemmas and the consequences of their choices. The film explores themes of isolation, regret, and the search for redemption amidst a stark and unforgiving environment.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its atmospheric direction and strong performances, though some critics found its pacing to be slow. It is generally considered a thoughtful and somber exploration of human nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brooding atmosphere and strong acting.

  • Some viewers found the narrative too slow-moving.

  • Explores complex human emotions and moral ambiguity effectively.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's artistic merit and the emotional depth of its characters, though some felt it was too bleak.

Fun Fact

Vojtěch Jasný, the director, was known for his visually striking and often melancholic films, and 'Abisa a los compañeros' is considered a representative work of his later period.

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