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Barreda

2026 · 105 min

A grim, slow-burning true-crime drama that unsettles with its domestic horror and media frenzy, leaving a lingering chill.

Directed by
Daniela Goggi
Genres
Drama, Crime, History
Starring
Luis Machín, Carla Peterson, Mercedes Morán
Tagline
El Asesino Que Dividió A Un País
Overview
A fictionalized drama film based on one of the most shocking crimes in Argentina's history. In 1992, Ricardo Barreda was an unassuming dentist, brutally murdered his wife, mother-in-law, and two adult daughters in their family home. Branding himself as a victim, Ricardo Barreda ignited a media storm and fueled a national scandal.

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Directed by
Daniela Goggi
Genres
Drama, Crime, History
Starring
Luis Machín, Carla Peterson, Mercedes Morán
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • violence
  • media
  • family
  • deception
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror3
Humour1
Realism8
Romance0
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

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Directed by
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Cinematography
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