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This Argentine true-crime drama follows the killing of four women in one family. There is strong family violence, strong sex content and a heavy domestic atmosphere. The Australian classification flags all three, so we would check the full guide before choosing it for a teen.
Uplifting themes
It pushes back on blaming victims and on news coverage that can make a killer look like the injured party The women try to resist, and some people refuse to believe the killer's story A difficult film for discussing family violence, control at home and news that twists a crime; for mature viewers
Story (may spoil tone)
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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Violence A real family murder; a shotgun killing is shown briefly, and guns plus…
A real family murder; a shotgun killing is shown briefly, and guns plus talk of the killings run through the film
Language Frequent strong language in police talks, court and news scenes, includ…
Frequent strong language in police talks, court and news scenes, including the f-word, son of a b-word, a-word and s-word
Sex / nudity Strong sex scenes feature. The available classification does not give e…
Strong sex scenes feature. The available classification does not give enough detail to describe them more specifically
Frightening Fear in the home builds for a long time in a true-crime register rather…
Fear in the home builds for a long time in a true-crime register rather than jump-scare horror
Bullying / discrimination Women in the home are controlled and humiliated through emotional cruel…
Women in the home are controlled and humiliated through emotional cruelty rather than schoolyard teasing
Gore / death / weapons Shotguns are central; the killing is short and not very bloody
Shotguns are central; the killing is short and not very bloody
Gambling Someone mentions a gambling problem once
Someone mentions a gambling problem once
Grief / bereavement Four family members are killed. The film keeps that loss present
Four family members are killed. The film keeps that loss present
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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- The film shows control at home without always showing hits. What warning signs did you notice?
- How does news in the film change what people think about a violent crime?
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