Aves de Corral

A wry, knotty crime farce where mistaken identities and bickering hitmen keep the tension coiled under dry Spanish humour.

Directed by

Antonio Vicent

Genres

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Starring

Diego Anido, Pedro Casablanc, Olivia Baglivi

Tagline

First rule: do not separate from your knife.

Overview

Juan plans to introduce his girlfriend Casilda during the weekend at the family home in the mountains. However, before arriving, Juan and his brother Santiago have to flee from a group of assassins who are chasing them by mistake. The killers belong to a criminal organization that includes Miki, who should never have been there, and Gus, a policeman infiltrated in the group who tries to take care of Miki. Meanwhile, Pinco, who should take Miki's place, enjoys the hospitality of the man in charge of the criminal organization, unaware of the problems that are coming their way.

How it feels

Dark, tense, satirical and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Crime, deception, family, betrayal

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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