Death and the Maiden (1994)

Description

In a remote coastal house, a woman named Paulina Escobar confronts her traumatic past when a stranger named Roberto arrives. Believing he is her torturer from a dark time in her country's history, Paulina takes him captive, seeking both justice and revenge. As she interrogates him, the lines between truth and deception blur, leading to intense psychological drama. The encounter forces Paulina to confront her own pain and the moral complexities of seeking retribution. The film explores themes of memory, trauma, and the struggle for justice in a post-dictatorship society.

Released Year

2003

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