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Thesis

📅 1996 ⏱ 125 min 🎬 Alejandro Amenábar Thriller

Ángela is a film student who discovers a real snuff film hidden in the university archives. Alejandro Amenábar, at just twenty-four years old, makes his directorial debut with this psychological thriller that blends a thoughtful examination of media violence with an effective and disturbing suspense…

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📖 Synopsis

Ángela is a film student who discovers a real snuff film hidden in the university archives. Alejandro Amenábar, at just twenty-four years old, makes his directorial debut with this psychological thriller that blends a thoughtful examination of media violence with an effective and disturbing suspense story. Ana Torrent and Fele Martínez star in a film that convinced Hollywood of its director's talent before most people in Spain had fully recognized it.

✍️ Our review

8.5/10 ★★★★☆

Amenábar's debut at age 23 is a marvel of technical precision and storytelling. It raised questions about violence in cinema that remain relevant today.

🎞️ Technical sheet

Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Year
1996
Duration
125 minutes
Genre
Thriller
Cast

🎬 Behind the scenes

🎯 Thesis is considered one of the best films of 1996.
🎯 Alejandro Amenábar directs the film in his distinctive style.
🎯 It is a thriller genre work that has received strong critical acclaim.
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