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La pintada

1986 · 85 min

A grim, punishing watch that lingers on pain and violence, offering little relief and demanding a strong stomach.}{.

Directed by
José Luis Urquieta
Overview
Young Rosa is raped by her stepfather Rosendo. Her mother defends her but the evil man beats her and kills her. However, the girl, full of pain, decides to kill him and flees in terror.

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Directed by
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • revenge
    • trauma
    • grief
    • violence
    • isolation
    Places
    • countryside
    • road trip
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex strong
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror5
    Humour0
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension7
    Darkness8
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight8

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    Details

    Directed by
    José Luis Urquieta
    Written by
    Alfonso Rosas Priego, Rafael García Travesí
    Music
    Gustavo César Carrión
    Cinematography
    José Ortiz Ramos
    Runtime
    85 min
    Country
    Mexico
    Languages
    Spanish

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