Synopsis
Set in 1970s Argentina, a retired federal agent named Benjamín Espósito becomes obsessed with writing a novel about a rape and murder case he investigated decades earlier. As he relives the painful memories, themes of love, justice, obsession, and loss intertwine in a gripping and emotionally powerful narrative. The film masterfully blends past and present, culminating in a haunting and unforgettable conclusion.
Did You Know?
- Won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2010.
- Features a stunning single-take stadium chase sequence with no cuts.
- Directed by Juan José Campanella, who also directed TV episodes.
- The film is based on Eduardo Sacheri's novel 'The Question in Their Eyes'.
- Ricardo Darín reportedly improvised several emotional scenes during filming.
Iconic Quotes
- A man can change everything about himself, but never his passion.
- I have nothing. I have an empty life. What do you have?
- You're going to spend the rest of your life being nothing.
- The eyes never lie. Whatever he feels, it's in his eyes.
- Fear. I spent twenty-five years being afraid. Now it doesn't matter.