Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín Espósito begins writing a novel based on the decades-old unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, Judge Irene Menéndez Hastings, Benjamín attempts to make sense of the past. The journey through his memories sets Benjamín on a thrilling emotional path that leads to a shocking realization.
This film is part of our Fall 2019 Latin American Film Series. Membership for all four films can be purchased via SOPAC.
The Latin American film series features four important and award-winning films from Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Peru. Post-screening discussions will center around the culture and politics of each country as presented in the films as well as the artistic content and human interest stories.
SUN, NOV 17 at 2PM | The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
Directed By: Juan José Campanella (Argentina)
Award Highlights: Academy, Ariel Mexican Academy, Goya (2)