The Clan
The Clan

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The Clan

2015
Movie
109 min
Spanish

In Argentina, between 1982 and 1985, the Puccios, a well-established family of San Isidro, an upper-class suburb of Buenos Aires, kidnap several people and hold them as hostages for a ransom.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users91%
Director: Pablo TraperoGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Based on a true story, 'The Clan' follows the Puccio family, who, under the leadership of their patriarch Arquímedes, engaged in a series of kidnappings and murders during Argentina's dictatorship. The family uses their social standing and influence to abduct wealthy acquaintances, holding them for ransom while maintaining a facade of normalcy. The film chillingly depicts the juxtaposition of their ordinary family life with their sinister criminal activities.

Critical Reception

The Clan received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its intense direction, Guillermo Francella's powerful performance, and its unflinching portrayal of a disturbing true story. Critics praised its ability to balance suspense with the unsettling banality of evil, making it a standout in crime cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Hauntingly effective true crime thriller that grips from start to finish.

  • Guillermo Francella delivers a career-defining performance as the chilling patriarch.

  • A masterclass in suspense, blending domestic normalcy with horrific criminal acts.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's gripping narrative and Guillermo Francella's outstanding performance, frequently calling it a disturbing yet compelling watch that accurately reflects the dark events it depicts. The suspense and tight direction were also highly praised.

Awards & Accolades

Won Best Director and Best Actor awards at the Venice Film Festival (2015), and multiple awards at the Argentine Film Critics Association Awards, including Best Film.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the real-life Puccio clan, a family responsible for multiple kidnappings and murders in Argentina during the 1980s, operating under the cover of the country's political turmoil.

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**A family with the dark secret.** It's right to say based on the real than a biopic, because it is not the film about the family who we inspire from their act. This is a crime-thriller-drama sets in the early 80s, Argentina, when democr...