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La semilla del silencio
Maria del Rosario Duran, a human rights attorney investigating the participation of a top ranking military man in the disappearance of a group of young civilians, is mysteriously murdered. Detective Jorge Salcedo who was working with her on the case, gives himself to the task of discovering who's behind this crime, at risk of becoming the next victim.
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Plot Summary
In 1970s Costa Rica, a charismatic American biologist, Dr. David Denman, arrives to lead a controversial genetic research project. As he immerses himself in the local culture and forms a relationship with a local woman, he uncovers unsettling secrets about the project's true intentions and the dark forces that control it. Denman must confront ethical dilemmas and personal danger as he races to expose the truth before it's too late.
Critical Reception
La semilla del silencio received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its atmospheric tension and Rodrigo Santoro's performance, but sometimes criticized for its pacing and predictability. The film explored themes of scientific ethics, corporate greed, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and compelling performances.
Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and slow-moving.
The film effectively tackles complex ethical issues surrounding scientific research.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Costa Rica, with many scenes filmed in the country's lush rainforests and coffee plantations, adding to its authentic atmosphere.
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