KILLING THE DEAD
Hugo Giménez
KILLING THE DEAD
Hugo Giménez
Synopsis
Paraguay 1978. During the Paraguayan dictatorship two men work burying bodies illicitly. One day, among the many dead they discover one that is still alive. They both know they have to kill him but the problem is they have never killed anyone before.
2019, 87′ Spanish-Guaraní Paraguay, Argentina, France, Germany
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
Special mention of the jury, Punta del Este FF 2020
Nominated for best debut feature & best supporting role, Platinos awards 2021
International feature submission for Paraguay, Oscars 2021
REVIEWS
«A dry, austere and disturbing film.» La Nación Read more…
«A remarkable Paraguayan thriller. A great surprise.» Ámbito Read more…
«A narrative game of outdoor enclosures that flirts with suspense.» Página 12 Read more…
